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About the Book

Grace Lin: Dim Sum For Everyone!

A collection of reviews of the book Dim Sum for Everyone!

http://www.gracelin.com/content.php?page=book_dimsum&display=awards_reviews

 

Summary/Reviews: Dim Sum for Everyone!

A brief summary and three reviews of Dim Sum for Everyone!

https://www.buffalolib.org/vufind/Record/1120818/Reviews

 

Grace Lin: Home

The author/illustrator’s webpage, with links to her bio, books, activities, and more.

http://www.gracelin.com/index.php

 

Q & A with Grace Lin

An interview by Publishers Weekly of author/illustrator, Grace Lin.

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/43773-q-a-with-grace-lin.html

 

A video interview with Grace Lin | Reading Rockets

A short biography and a video interview with author/illustrator, Grace Lin.

http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/lin

Culture

Chinese Culture, Customs and Traditions in China

Information about Chinese culture.

http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/culture/

 

Chinese Culture: Customs, & Traditions of China

A brief overview of Chinese religion, language, food, arts, and more.

http://www.livescience.com/28823-chinese-culture.html

 

Chinese Food Culture: Table Manners, Dining Etiquette

An article about Chinese dining customs.

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/cuisine.htm

 

How to Eat in China - Chinese Table Manners and Dining Etiquette

An article about Chinese table manners and dining etiquette.

http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-food/dining-etiquette.htm  

 

Food

China’s Culinary Diversity in One Map - The Atlantic

A brief article and maps of China’s culinary diversity.

https://www.theatlantic.com/china/archive/2013/07/chinas-culinary-diversity-in-one-map/278138/

 

Dim Sum | Hong Kong Tourism Board

An overview of dim sum, as well as various dishes.

http://www.discoverhongkong.com/us/dine-drink/what-to-eat/must-eat/dim-sum.jsp

 

Dim Sum Photo

A photo gallery of various types of dim sum.

http://www.china-travel-golden-route.com/dim_sum_photo.html

 

The Essential Guide to Dim Sum for the Chinese New Year.

Buzzfeed’s guide to various types of dim sum with photos.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/luckypeach/the-essential-guide-to-dim-sum?utm_term=.pcyD9D7Gb#.xmw4W4pBK

 

San Francisco’s Best Dim Sum -- National Geographic

A list of the best dim sum restaurants in San Francisco.

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/international-foods/san-francisco-best-dim-sum/

 

Chinese Tea, Discover Chinese Tea Culture and History

The history of Chinese tea, as well as various types of tea.

http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-tea/

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

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

 

History: Ancient China for Kids

Facts about China’s history, culture, and famous people.

http://www.ducksters.com/history/china/ancient_china.php

 

Kantonese keuken - Treasure Dim Sum

The history of dim sum, as well as a brief article and short videos for dim sum preparation.

http://www.dimsum.nl/dim-sum/history/  

 

A Brief History of Dim Sum in China

A brief overview of the history of dim sum.

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/china/articles/a-brief-history-of-dim-sum-in-china

Language

Dialects of China

A brief overview of the Chinese language, as well as links to dictionaries and forums.

http://www.chineselanguage.org/

 

Chinese Dialects in China Map.

A map of the distribution of various dialects in China.

http://uselesstree.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451cdc869e20120a6774fc7970c-pi

 

Music

Chinese Music: Development and Instruments

An article about the origins of Chinese music and its instruments.

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/arts/chinese-music.htm

 

Traditional Chinese Music, Chinese Classical Music, Chinese Songs

An article about traditional Chinese music.

http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/culture/traditional-music.htm

 

An introduction to modern Chinese music - China culture

An article about modern Chinese music.

http://arts.cultural-china.com/en/93Arts4675.html

 

Teaching Activities

Grace Lin: Dim Sum for Everyone!

Classroom activities from the author/illustrator’s website.

http://gracelin.com/content.php?page=book_dimsum&display=activities

 

BookNotes: Educator’s Guide

Random House’s guide for Chinese culture activities.

https://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/teachers_guides/9780375836640.pdf