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Watercress

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Author
Andrea Wang

Illustrator
Jason Chin

Published
3/30/2001

Age Groups
Early Elementary (5-8)

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Author
Andrea Wang

Illustrator
Jason Chin

Published
3/30/2001

Age Groups
Early Elementary (5-8)

Author
Andrea Wang

Illustrator
Jason Chin

Published
3/30/2001

Age Groups
Early Elementary (5-8)

 

Summary of Book

Driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's parents stop suddenly when they spot watercress growing wild in a ditch by the side of the road. Grabbing an old paper bag and some rusty scissors, the whole family wades into the muck to collect as much of the muddy, snail covered watercress as they can.

At first, she's embarrassed. Why can't her family get food from the grocery store? But when her mother shares a story of her family's time in China, the girl learns to appreciate the fresh food they foraged. Together, they make a new memory of watercress.

Andrea Wang tells a moving autobiographical story of a child of immigrants discovering and connecting with her heritage, illustrated by award winning author and artist Jason Chin, working in an entirely new style, inspired by Chinese painting techniques. An author's note in the back shares Andrea's childhood experience with her parents.


Author Biography

Andrea Wang is the award-winning author of Watercress (Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, JLG Gold Standard Selection, seven starred reviews), The Nian Monster (Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor), Magic Ramen (Freeman Book Award Honor). Her debut middle grade novel, The Many Meanings of Meilan, is also a JLG Gold Standard Selection. Her work explores culture, creative thinking, and identity. She is also the author of seven nonfiction titles for the library and school market. Andrea holds an M.S. in Environmental Science and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing for Young People. She lives in the Denver area with her family.


Illustrator Biography
Jason Chin is the author and artist of the award-winning book Redwoods, which Kirkus Reviews called, β€œAn inventive eye-opening adventure.” His work also includes illustrations for Simon Winchester's The Day the World Exploded.

 

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