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Ying Chang Compestine

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A leading national authority on culture and cuisine, award-winning author, and former food editor for Martha Stewart's Whole Living magazine, Ying Chang Compestine has written 27 books across multiple genres, including picture books, YA novels, and healthy adult cookbooks. She has hosted cooking shows, worked as a food editor for Martha Stewart’s Body+Soul, and was a spokesperson for Nestle Maggi and Celestial Seasonings.

Her novel "Revolution is Not a Dinner Party" and her memoir "Growing Up Under a Red Flag" recount her childhood during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. These works have received awards globally and high praise from prestigious media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and Publisher's Weekly. Her novel "A Banquet for Hun ...more

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	Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party 3.96 avg rating — 2,616 ratings — published 2007 — 25 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Runaway Wok: A Chinese New Year Tale by Ying Chang Compestine (Goodreads Author), Sebastià Serra Bonilla (Illustrator) 3.87 avg rating — 742 ratings — published 2011 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Morning Sun in Wuhan 3.92 avg rating — 567 ratings — published 2022 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu by Ying Chang Compestine (Goodreads Author), Crystal Kung (Illustrator) 4.31 avg rating — 329 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts: A Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales 3.74 avg rating — 356 ratings — published 2009 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Chinese Emperor's New Clothes: A Picture Book by Ying Chang Compestine (Goodreads Author), Ying Chang Compestine (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 313 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dragon Noodle Party by Ying Chang Compestine (Goodreads Author), Paula Pang (Illustrator) 3.75 avg rating — 304 ratings — published 2022 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Runaway Rice Cake by Ying Chang Compestine (Goodreads Author), Tungwai Chau (Illustrator) 3.86 avg rating — 287 ratings — published 2001 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon: A Picture Book by Ying Chang Compestine (Goodreads Author), Joy Ang (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations) 4.03 avg rating — 269 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Real Story of Stone Soup 3.73 avg rating — 256 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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School Library Journal star-reviews Growing Up Under a Red Flag!

Exciting news! Just as we celebrate the summer literary season and reflect on current global political shifts, I've now received not one, not two, but THREE different "starred reviews" for my new illustrated memoir, Growing Up Under a Red Flag! Thank you so much School Library Journal, for your high praise, and thank you all for supporting this book during this politically significant time.

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