Description: Fourth-generation Chinese American Mei celebrates her heritage by sharing her family's history at an antiracism rally supporting Asian Americans.
Brief description: Jieting Chen is a New York based illustrator and animator. With years of experience, she produced and directed several award-winning short animations. Her illustrations are strongly influenced by oriental paintings; the points of view are delicate and sensitive. When not illustrating, she enjoys watching films with her wife and cat, listening to soundtracks of rain, or simply letting her mind go blank so inspiration can strike organically.
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*TLA Texas Topaz 2026 Reading List Selection
"A rousing celebration of Chinese American identity and a call for unity." -Booklist"A stunning story of family history and heritage, identity, and the power of protest, this is highly recommended purchase for all collections." -School LIbrary Journal, STARRED REVIEW "A rousing affirmation of Chinese American history, identity, and voice." -Kirkus