Chinese+Culture

Librarian's e-mail: JAlbert@schools.nyc.gov
===Introduction: Our brand new collection is at present heavily Chinese folk literature and works centering on Chinese culture in our American society for PreK-5. Chinese New Year celebrations and other Chinese festivals are strongly represented.===

===Questions for Inquiry: How do you celebrate Chinese New Year in China and America? What is it like to be a Chinese-American? What are some great Chinese folktales? What is the immigration history of the Chinese-American? What should I know about Ancient China? What holidays, other than Chinese New Year, do the Chinese people celebrate? What is it like to live in China today?===

Non-fiction: Folk Tales
Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China, retold by Ai-Ling Louie. 398.2 Lou**
 * Cloud Weavers: Ancient Chinese Legends, by Rena Krasno and Yeng-Fong Chiang. 398.2 Kra
 * The Weaving of a Dream, by Marilee Heyer, 398.21 Hey**
 * Cat and Rat: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac by Ed Young 133.52 You**
 * The Sons of the Dragon King: A Chinese Legend 398.2 You**
 * Five Heavenly Emperors: Chinese Myths of Creation by Song Nan Zhang 398.2 Zha**
 * Chinese New Year Books**
 * Celebrating Chinese New Year by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith 394.261 Hoy**
 * Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year by Kate Waters 394.2 Wat**
 * Happy New Year! Kung-Hsi Fa-Ts'ai! by Demi 394 Dem**
 * Chinese New Year by Alice K. Flanagan 394.261 Fla**
 * Chinese New Year by Judith Jango-Cohen 394.261 Jan**
 * Chinese New Year: A Time for Parades, Family, and Friends by Fay Robinson 394.261 Rob**
 * Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats by Nina Simonds 394.26 S**

Fiction: Picture books
I Love You Like Crazy Cakes by Rose Lewis E Lew**
 * Ruby's Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges E Bri**
 * The Day the Dragon Danced by Kay Haugaard E Hau
 * Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding by Lenore Look E Loo**
 * Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth E Mut**

**Novels**
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 * The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin F Lin**

• Print: Newspapers: China Daily (English); People's Daily (Chinese); South China Post (English)

 * Magazines: China Today**; **China Pictorial**

Web Sites:
[|www.kiddyhouse.com/SStudies/Countries/China/] **Info on many aspects of Chinese culture** [|**www.gigglepotz.com/chinese_newyear,htm**] **Activities for kids** [|**http://chineseculture.about.com**] **Has many interesting articles, but not as kid-friendly** [|**www.c-c-c.org/chineseculture/zodiac/Rooster.htm**] __http:/members.aol.com/Donnclass/Chinalife.html#INTRO__ [|**www.ocdf.org/magazine/index.htm**] **Interesting links** [|www.nypl.org/branch/features/2006/chinatown.pdf]. Highlights some of the resouces of Chatham Square Branch of the NYPL as well as others. Adult oriented. [|www.nychinatown.org/links.html] An extensive resource with links to most of the best sites relating to Chinatown history, such as Library of Congress-American Memory, and the National Archives site. Many photos available through these sites. [|www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/chinesenewyear] **Many craft ideas for Chinese New Year and beyond.**

Videos/DVDs:
Ancient China. Schlessinger Media China: People & Places. Discovery Channel

Chinese -American Heritage. Schlessinger Media
Chinese New Year. Schlessinger Media Landmarks of Civilization. Discovery Channel Two Children, Two Cultures. Discovery Channel