About the Book:
Jama’s Alphabet Soup: A New Year’s Reunion Review
A summary and review, as well as cultural context, of the book.
https://jamarattigan.com/2012/01/23/a-new-years-reunion-by-yu-li-qiong-and-zhu-cheng-liang/
WOW Review: Reading Across Cultures
An in-depth review of A New Year’s Reunion.
http://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/wow-review-volume-iv-issue-4/6/
A New Year’s Reunion by Yu Li-Quong, illustrated by Zhu Chen-Liang | BookDragon
A summary and review of the book.
Geography:
China Geography: Location, Regional Divisions, Mountains, and Rivers
Descriptions of China’s physical features.
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/geography/
China Country Profile - National Geographic Kids
Facts about China and its geography, nature, people and culture, and more.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/china/#china-dragon.jpg
China Weather, Climate, and Geography
Facts about China’s climate and geography.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/china/weather-climate-geography
Last Train Home
A documentary about domestic migration in China and the spring exodus from the cities back to the countryside for the Lunar New Year.
Review of Last Train Home http://www.aems.illinois.edu/publications/filmreviews/lasttrain.html
History:
China History, Discover the 5,000 Years History of China
A brief overview of the history of China.
http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/culture/china-history.htm
Chinese New Year - Holidays - HISTORY.com
A 3 minute video about the history of Chinese New Year.
http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/chinese-new-year
History: Ancient China for Kids
Facts about China’s history, culture, and famous people.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/china/ancient_china.php
Fortune Tales | The Story of Chinese New Year
A short animated video about the history of Chinese New Year.
Culture:
China History, Discover the 5,000 Years History of China
A brief overview of the history of China.
http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/culture/china-history.htm
Chinese New Year - Holidays - HISTORY.com
A 3 minute video about the history of Chinese New Year.
http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/chinese-new-year
History: Ancient China for Kids
Facts about China’s history, culture, and famous people.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/china/ancient_china.php
Fortune Tales | The Story of Chinese New Year
A short animated video about the history of Chinese New Year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u-R-aIq3_E
Chinese Dragon: A Powerful Metaphor
An article about the mythology of the Chinese dragon.
http://resources.primarysource.org/content.php?pid=55421&sid=405880
Fu 福signs
Articles about the Chinese character "fu" (good luck and happiness).
http://traditions.cultural-china.com/en/214T9185T13288.html
http://www.fengshuiweb.co.uk/upside-down-fu-good-fortune-signs-for-chinese-new-year/ (download a copy from this website)
Red envelope (hongbao)
An article about the Chinese New Year red envelope.
http://chineseculture.about.com/od/chinesefestivals/p/Chinese-New-Year-Red-Envelope.htm
Language:
Chinese Language, Learn Chinese, Chinese Lessons
An introduction to the Chinese language, including sayings, pronunciations, and proverbs.
http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-language/
10 Phrases in Mandarin Chinese - YouTube
A short video introducing 10 basic phrases in Mandarin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0ssoXyQ7Ek&t=16s
Chinese Language History | Mandarin and Cantonese | Today Translations
An article about the history of the Chinese language.
Food:
Sticky Rice Balls - Nuomici
A recipe for sweet sticky rice balls.
http://www.chinasichuanfood.com/sticky-rice-balls-nuomici/
Longevity Noodles with Chicken, Ginger, and Mushrooms
A recipe for long noodles, a Chinese New Years tradition.
Music:
Chinese New Year Songs, Music, Lyrics, English Translations
Four Chinese New Year songs with lyrics and English translations.
http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/special-report/chinese-new-year/music.htm
Music on Chinese New Year
Various audio and video clips of Chinese New Year songs.
Movement/Dance:
Lion Dances at Chinese New Year
The history and origin of lion dances, as well as various styles
http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/special-report/chinese-new-year/new-year-lion-dance.htm
Dragon Dances for Chinese New Year, North and South Styles
The history and origin of dragon dances, as well as the northern and southern styles of dancing.
http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/special-report/chinese-new-year/new-year-dragon-dance.htm
Teaching Activities:
Chinese New Year | Scholastic
Various resources for classroom activities for Chinese New Year.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/teaching-content/chinese-new-year/
Teaching about Chinese New Year
A list of web resources, as well as lessons and activities for the classroom.
Articles For Reference:
Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China, Leslie T. Chang (book)
Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China, Leslie T. Chang (book)
