American Chinese food is a cultural staple in the United States and deliciously reflects the history and traditions of the people who came to the country to create a new life for themselves.
Children participating in this once-in-a-lifetime activity can learn more about the legends behind their favorite Chinese dishes through a virtual tour from award-winning author and illustrator Grace Lin, with Hilary Misle as facilitator.
His new book “Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods” sets the literary table with gorgeous illustrations and fascinating stories about the origins of many popular dishes, including egg rolls, General Tso's chicken, and chop suey.
Grace's pre-recorded talk includes customs related to the Moon Festival (which was celebrated last week), as well as a Giveaway Crab giveaway.
As the author concludes near the end of her book, “Chinese American cuisine is the taste of resilience, the taste of adaptability, the taste of persistence and triumph. Above all, this food is the taste of America” (257).
Free activity recommended for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 13. With limited capacity.
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American Chinese food is a cultural staple in the United States, deliciously reflecting the history and traditions of people who came to the country to create new lives for themselves. Children ages 8-13 can learn more about the legends behind their favorite dishes during a virtual author visit with award-winning author and illustrator Grace Lin. Her new book, Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods, sets the literary table with gorgeous illustrations and fascinating stories about the origins of many popular dishes, including egg rolls, General Tso's chicken, and chop suey . Grace's pre-recorded talk includes customs surrounding the Moon Festival (which was celebrated last week), as well as a draw-along featuring the Crab of Thankfulness. As the author concludes near the end of her book, “Chinese American cuisine is the flavor of resilience, the flavor of adaptability, the flavor of persistence and triumph. Above anything, this food is the flavor of America” (257).