Children's Books, Activities & Etiquette
Children's Books
Best Children’s Books About The Hungry Ghost Festival
Don’t miss an opportunity to introduce your family to a collection of spooky tales that are distinctly Chinese. Read More »Best Children’s Books About Life in Chinatown
American Chinatowns are fascinating places. While they're constantly renewed by new arrivals, they retain a surprising continuity. Read More »Best Children’s Books About Chinese American Life in the Burbs
This collection of books will resonate with any child growing up in the suburbs outside a city with a major Chinatown. Read More »
Chinese American History
Building Community From A Diversity Of Chinese American Experiences
Reflections on the Chinese Historical Society's This Land Is Our Land Conference in San Francisco. Read More »A Parent’s Guide to Chinese American History
Teaching the Chinese American community’s history weaves its people and stories into the country's social fabric. Read More »Tools To Dream: 101 Points Of Chinese American Pride
Events, experiences and role models to share with kids as they begin to define who they are and want to become. Read More »
Activities
A Family Friendly Day in San Francisco Chinatown
San Francisco Chinatown is the original American Chinatown, a swirling kaleidoscope of markets, restaurants, shops and people. Read More »My Experience Dragon Boating with the Oakland Renegades
Dragon boating is an accessible and fun team sport open to all ages and skill levels with a welcoming community. Read More »A Family Friendly Day in Oakland Chinatown
Though less renowned than its neighbor across the bay in San Francisco, Oakland Chinatown is well worth a visit. Read More »
Interviews
Sharing Chinese American History at Home, in the Classroom and on the Conference Stage
Jonathan Lee talks about advancing ethnic studies at home and in the classroom ahead of the This Land Is Our Land conference. Read More »Childhood Chinese New Year Memories From 1950s Hong Kong
My mom shares details about neighborhood festivities, where her red envelope money went and her favorite holiday foods. Read More »Finding Inner Warmth In Our Stories
Author Michelle Kuo reflects on race in America, inequality and helping young people find themselves in literature. Read More »
Etiquette
How to Give Great Gifts to Your Chinese Friends
Gift giving among friends stems from the value Chinese culture places on relationships and reciprocity. Read More »The Chinese American Family Holiday Gift Guide
The best part about choosing gifts for the lover of Chinese culture in your life is the opportunity to give something that’s very personal. Read More »Four Differences Between Chinese and American Weddings
Are you headed to a Chinese wedding this summer, either as a guest or as a member of the wedding party? Read More »