Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling from Beijing to Cambridge

I bought this for my nephew and nieces. They love getting new books and finding a children’s book that represents our heritage is a big bonus!

I think it is for teenagers. if you are looking for materials for kindergarten and below, this is not the right type. It is great book and with a great story, but the history and cultural events to explain are just a little too much for younger kids.

Great story and illustrations. As a member of the Joyce Chen family it demonstrates her sharing of her food and culture has made a lasting impression of how diversity is the American way. A good lesson for younger generations.

Great children's book about the famous Chinese cook, Joyce Chen

A rhyming picture book biography of Chinese chef Joyce Chen who eventually opened several popular restaurants in the States and had her own cooking show.It is quite amazing how much the author was able to convey about Joyce through just short phrases in rhyme. It's an impressive feat of summarizing. The illustrations match the tone and subject quite well. There's a timeline in the back that provides a few more details about Joyce Chen. We got this in our library just in time for the lead up to Chinese New Year, which seems the perfect time to read it. Recommended for little foodies, those interested in women entrepreneurs or famous people of Chinese heritage.

Did not tell the truth of history!It is NOT "China goes to war with Japan". IT IS "JAPAN INVADES CHINA!"