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“Extraordinary photo-realistic paintings and spare, free-verse poems bring New York’s Chinatown to life. Readers will come away with a deeper interest in Chinatown’s culture and in immigration stories in general.”

—Booklist, Starred Review

“The simplicity of language and beautiful paintings evoke poignant imagery.”

—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

My Chinatown: One Year in Poems

Written by Kam Mak
Illustrated by Kam Mak
Published by HarperCollins

Dragons and dreams, fireflies and fireworks — welcome to Chinatown

Many children know what it is like to grow up in a place of two cultures, one existing within the other. In this spectacularly illustrated tribute to family, community, and childhood, we walk streets that most of us know, but where few of us have lived. Here is all of Chinatown— its people, its storefronts, its smells and sounds. For us, this is a trip to a wonderful and unique place, but to one small boy, it’s just home.

In stunningly realistic full-color paintings and simple, vivid poetry, Kam Mak inviteds you to enter a wonderful place where two cultures meet and live side-by-side.

Primary ISBN: 9780060291907
Publication Date: December 2001
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: United States (New York City NY)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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