Grace Lin's Blog, page 67

Do three stars make a river?

 Starry River of the Sky has received not one, not two, but THREE starred reviews! I'm so thrilled and relieved and grateful.

"Lin artfully wraps her hero’s story in alternating layers of Chinese folklore, providing rich cultural context. Detailed, jewel-toned illustrations and spot art reminiscent of Chinese painting highlight key scenes and themes and serve as the focus of an overall exquisite design."--Kirkus (starred)

"This tight and cyclical plotting, combined with Lin’s vibrant, full-color paintings and chapter decorations, creates a work that is nothing short of enchanting. Like the restored moon, Starry River outshines the previous work."--School Library Journal (starred)

"The lively mixture of adventure, mystery, and fantasy, supported by compelling character development and spellbinding language, will captivate a wide swath of readers."--Publisher's  Weekly (starred)[image error]

on my desk monday

The super sweet and talented Joyce Wan sent me these adorable baby books (which I would've bought anyway!):

Rain Dragon loves them. I think she will have a sweet tooth, just like her mom:


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Sunday Chinese School

Welcome to Sunday Chinese School, where we learn a Chinese word (or phrase) a week with my mom!Today's word is:
apple
píngguǒ
苹果

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fortune cookie friday

"Men should worry about fame just as pigs about being fat."
-Chinese Proverb

working vacation

So, last week I was at the Cape, but I am ashamed to say I never saw the water. Instead, I set up studio on the small kitchen table in the rented cottage and worked while Grandma and Aunt Christine watched and played with Rain Dragon. I got so much work done! And I really needed to. Sketches for a new Ling and Ting book (Yes!! Another one is a-coming!!) are due!

flaw

Whenever there is a perfect moment
a moment where the happiness
is beautiful
I realize to get to this moment
nothing in the past could change.
Everything before
Everything horrible and heartbreaking
had to happen for this
precious
perfect
moment
to exist.



I wish you could have met her.


Robert Mercer
5/30/72-8/27/07




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Sunday Chinese School

Welcome to Sunday Chinese School, where we learn a Chinese word (or phrase) a week with my mom!Today's word is:
mosquito
wénzi
蚊子

fortune cookie friday

"A whitewashed crow soon shows black again. "
-Chinese Proverb

day in my life

My publisher asked me if I would participate in their "Day in the Life..." photo feature they do for their LB School social media site via twitter. I agreed and had a fun day with Rain Dragon and Sasquatch documenting our Saturday. The feature went up yesterday (@lbschool, #Lbdayinthelife) and I think they will be putting up an album with an advanced reading copy giveaway on their Facebook Page. But for those who missed it, here it is (with some extra photos that didn't make the cut):

Follow a day in the life of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon author Grace Lin at  @ lbschool !  # Lbdayinthelife   It's a rare morning that I wake up before Rain Dragon
Leaving Rain Dragon with Papa while I go to an early morning yoga class.

I eat my yogurt while Rain Dragon eats her hand.
Book shopping for Rain Dragon!
She likes this one!
She likes it at home, too.
Starting work on the next Ling and Ting book while Rain Dragon naps.
She's awake! Playtime!
Too much fun! Maybe time for another nap?
The sun is setting.
Shh! Rain Dragon's asleep. Bedtime for her, work time for me!

on my desk monday

My publisher made these great reading group guides to go with Starry River of the Sky:


I'm getting so excited for the book release in October!!![image error]