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When Grace was in school, she loved to read, but a book about children of Taiwanese immigrants just didn't exist. She longed to read a book about someone like herself, so when she grew up, she wrote one! It became a story that followed her all the way through the memorable Year of the Dog. During the year of the dog, Grace made a very special friend, entered a writing contest, went to a red egg party, celebrated with family foods, and entered a science fair. You will probably see some of your own family characteristics in her family ... if you happen to have an older sister who picks on you or a younger sister who makes you laugh. Year of the Dog grew from Grace's real experiences. It may just inspire you to write a story about the experiences of a kid like YOU! Research Links for Year of the Dog Author
Grace Lin Other books about kids of other cultures: The Upside Down Boy (Mexican-American) with a Kids' Wings Unit in Roots and Wings The Year of Miss Agnes (Eskimo) by Kirkpatrick Hill with a Kids' Wings Unit in Defeating Giants Any Small Goodness (Mexican-American) by Tony Johnston with a Kids' Wings Unit in Mountains and Valleys Bud, Not Buddy (African-American) by Christopher Paul Curtis with a Kids' Wings Unit in Roots and Wings Cockroach Cooties (Chinese-American) by Laurence Yep with a Kids' Wings Unit in Defeating Giants Esperanza Rising (Mexican-American) by Pam Munoz Ryan with a Kids' Wings Unit in Defeating Giants Hey, New Kid (American) by Pam Munoz Ryan with a Kids' Wings Unit in Heart of the Hero How Tio Lola Came to Stay (Dominican Republic) by Julia Alvarez with a Kids' Wings Unit in Treasure Trackers Later, Gator (Chinese-American) by Laurence Yep with a Kids' Wings Unit in Character Connections Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot (German) by Margot Theis Raven with a Kids' Wings Unit in Treasure Trackers Seesaw Girl (Korean) by Linda Sue Park with a Kids' Wings Unit in Roots and Wings Selavi by Youme with a Kids' Wings Unit in Light in the Darkness
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