Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods -- Grace Lin, Hardcover

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food.

From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods.

Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes--like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village's frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world?

Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales--based in real history and folklore--are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American.

Award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin provides a visual and storytelling feast as she gives insight on the history, legends, and myths behind your favorite American Chinese dishes. Chinese Menu makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food--and an even better story.

Author: Grace Lin
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/12/2023
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.85lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.80w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780316486002
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2023
Booklist 07/01/2023 pg. 55
School Library Journal 08/01/2023 pg. 102
Publishers Weekly 07/31/2023
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2023 pg. 97
BookPage 09/01/2023

About the Author
Grace Lin is the award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of Starry River of the Sky, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Rat, Dumpling Days, and Ling &amp Ting, as well as picture books such as The Ugly Vegetables and Dim Sum for Everyone! Grace is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and lives in Massachusetts. Her website is www.gracelin.com.