In order to preserve the literature of our hometown, in 1975, the overseas compatriots from Meixian, Qiu Xiuqiang and Qiu Shangyao, established the Meizhou Literature Society, intending to publish the “Meizhou Literature Compilation” in batches. They initially funded the printing of the first volume out of their own pockets, but unfortunately, sales were poor, and … Read more
A group of actors gathers on stage to take their bows. They are dressed as fixed characters from the popular 18th-century French farce—improvisational comedy (commedia dell’arte). All the actors play their respective roles, interacting gracefully—except for the clown Pierrot, who stands in the center of the stage, seemingly afflicted by unrequited love. Dressed in a … Read more
Author:Karen MocklererIllustrator:Chengcheng HuRecommended Age:3-9 years Long Ago in China, people were afraid of Nian, the dragon beast.Long ago in China, people were very afraid of a beast that looked like a dragon, called “Nian”. Nian had a sharp horn and a huge mouth.Nian had sharp horns and a big mouth.He could eat five people in … Read more
Mr. Panda series is Mia’s recent favorite.We got hooked starting with Good Night, Mr. Panda. Steve’s illustration style is characterized by bold lines, large color blocks, no shadows, and simple themes. The main character Mr. Panda always looks adorably sleepy.The Mr. Panda series focuses on “etiquette” rather than storytelling.I have basically borrowed all the Chinese … Read more