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A Banquet for Cecilia
How Cecilia Chiang Revolutionized Chinese Food in America
Contributors
By Julie Leung
Illustrated by Melissa Iwai
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Price
$18.99Price
$24.99 CADFormat
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- Hardcover $18.99 $24.99 CAD
- Audiobook Download (Unabridged) $4.99
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From an early age, Cecilia Chiang could be found delighting in the sounds and smells from her favorite room in her home—the kitchen. Little did Cecilia know that she would one day have to escape war and travel to a faraway country, destined to change Chinese cuisine in the United States forever.
Experience the dishes Cecilia Chiang enjoyed throughout her life as the seventh daughter in a large family to the owner of the famous Mandarin restaurant in San Francisco.
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"Words and illustrations provide an excellent introduction to how one woman brought her love of fine Chinese food to the United States."School Library Journal
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Praise for The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee:SLJ
* "Through clear and concise text aimed at younger fluent readers, author Leung conveys Lee’s verve and passion for both flying and life while also conveying the full import of Lee’s accomplishments to both America and Americans of color.... The crisp lines and bright colors of Kwon’s illustrations simply and gracefully depict a bygone era.... Another welcome biography of an Asian American contributor to U.S. history." B>Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"[An] unsung hero from Chinese American history.... A moving tribute to this groundbreaking aviation pioneer." I>Booklist
"A little-known Chinese American pilot is brought to life in this picture book biography.... Illustrations vibrantly complement the text.... A must-have." I>School Library Connection
"Kwon’s illustrations emphasize Lee’s sparkle and determination." I>BCCB
"Leung's poetic text vividly conveys Lee’s fascination with and passion for flying and breaking boundaries without fear as well as her perseverance and optimism for a better world. Kwon’s clear, earth-toned, full-bleed illustrations expand on the story.... An excellent portrayal of a fearless flyer." I>Horn Book
"Inspiring.... Engaging.... An excellent picture book biography."
- On Sale
- Apr 29, 2025
- Page Count
- 40 pages
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-13
- 9780759557413
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