2026 Book Drive

2026 Book Drive Fundraising Campaign

Invited Guests: Dr. Cortney Chaffin Kim
Dr. Cortney Chaffin Kim is a Professor of Asian Art History at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where she has taught for 19 years. She is also co-founder and director of Asian Art and archaeology at ARTSQ, an educational organization that aims to make art history accessible to all ages, from kids to life long learners. She earned a MA and PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Pennsylvania with a special focus on early Chinese art and archaeology. While a graduate student, she studied abroad at Wuhan University with Dr. Xu Shaohua, who encouraged and supported her research interests in Bronze Age China.
Invited Guests: Lucy P. Liu
Lucy P. Liu is a Chinese paper-cutting artist and advocate who promotes the art form through public art, festivals, and educational programs. Her first art album, Amazing Grace, was published in 2020, featuring 22 works and poetry.
She gained early recognition in 2013, ranking 6th in a national arts festival. A senior member of the American Paper-Cutting Artists Association (GAP), she was the keynote speaker at its 2021 international conference. Her work has been featured in publications and museum exhibitions, including a 2020 solo show at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Lucy has been artist-in-residence at multiple museums and has taught workshops at universities, libraries, and schools. She is now director of the GAP’s Paper Cutting Museum, the only museum dedicated to the art form.

Fu Hao – China’s Warrior Queen
by Cortney Chaffin Kim (Author), Ellen Larson (Author, Illustrator)
For over 3,000 years, the story of Fu Hao—a powerful Shang dynasty queen, general, and priestess—lay hidden. One of the most influential women in history, her very existence seemed lost to time. But then, a puzzle: mysterious “dragon bones” led to an unexpected discovery by China’s first female archaeologist, Zheng Zhenxiang.
This is the story of that discovery. Journey back to Fu Hao’s China and uncover a life revealed through two extraordinary time capsules: the spectacular tomb filled with dazzling bronze and jade treasures, and the earliest examples of Chinese writing etched onto turtle shells and animal bones. Explore these artifacts to piece together her captivating story. Learn about life in the Shang dynasty, decode the secrets of ancient writing, and investigate the masterful technologies used to create the incredible objects that accompanied a queen into the afterlife.
三千多年来,一位权势显赫的商朝王后、将军兼祭司——妇好的故事一直尘封于世。作为历史上最具影响力的女性之一,她的存在似乎早已被时间遗忘。然而,一个谜团出现了:神秘的”龙骨”引导中国第一位女考古学家郑振香,做出了一项意想不到的发现。
这就是关于那个发现的故事。让我们穿越回妇好所处的中国,通过两个非凡的时间胶囊,来揭示她的一生:一是她那座出土了璀璨青铜器和玉器宝藏的宏伟墓葬;二是刻在龟甲和兽骨上的、中国最早的文字。
通过探索这些文物,拼凑出她那引人入胜的故事。了解商朝的生活,解读古老文字的秘密,并深入研究那些精湛的工艺技术,正是这些技术,创造出了伴随这位王后走向来世的非凡器物。

DK Eyewitness – Ancient China
by Arthur Cotterell and Laura Buller
Step into the story of imperial China.
From the Bronze Age to the early 20th century, this guide is your eyewitness to history. Through stunning photographs and lifelike models, explore the customs, traditions, and people of China’s great empire.
Marvel at ancient bronze work and the art of calligraphy. Uncover the secrets behind the Terracotta Army, the riches of the Silk Route, and the invention of paper. A spectacular journey through thousands of years awaits.
走进中华帝国的故事。
从青铜时代到20世纪初,本指南将带您亲眼见证历史。通过震撼的摄影图片和逼真的模型,探索这个伟大帝国的风俗、传统与子民。
惊叹于古代的青铜器杰作与书法艺术。揭开秦始皇兵马俑的秘密、丝绸之路上的财富,以及造纸术的发明。一段跨越千年的辉煌旅程,等待您的开启。

Asian American and Pacific Islander History
by Naomi Hirahara and Sarah Demonteverde
Discover the hidden stories and lasting impact of AAPI heroes. The latest entry in the award-winning Child’s Introduction series is an inspiring journey into the lives of dozens of trailblazers who have shaped the culture of the United States. Who are the activists, artists, scientists, and chefs behind some of America’s most essential stories? Open these pages to meet figures like Grace Lee Boggs, Kamala Harris, and Dwayne Johnson, and explore the vast contributions of the AAPI community.
This essential guide goes beyond the names. Young learners will come to understand key terms, the richness of traditions from Diwali to Lunar New Year, and the history of discrimination the community has faced. It’s a powerful and necessary look at the people, culture, and heritage that have helped define America.
探寻AAPI(亚裔美国人与太平洋岛民)英雄们鲜为人知的故事及其深远影响。屡获殊荣的《儿童入门》系列最新力作,将带领小读者踏上一段鼓舞人心的旅程,深入探寻数十位塑造了美国文化的先驱人物的人生。那些塑造了美国部分最重要故事的 activists(活动家)、艺术家、科学家和厨师们究竟是谁?翻开这本书,你将遇见格蕾丝·李·博格斯、贺锦丽和道恩·强森等人物,探索AAPI社区做出的巨大贡献。
这本必不可少的指南远不止于介绍名字。年轻的学习者将理解关键术语,领略从排灯节到农历新年的丰富传统,并了解这个群体曾经(并持续)面临的歧视。这是一次强有力且必要的审视,聚焦于那些帮助定义美国的个人、文化与传承。

Riding on a Caravan A Silk Road Adventure
by Laurie Krebs and Helen Cann
Follow in the footsteps of travelers from a century ago.
This book invites you to travel the legendary Silk Road with a multi-generational family, from the ancient city of Xi’an to the meeting point of China and India. What did they see along the way? You’ll explore China’s breathtaking geography and uncover how the Silk Road became a highway of cultural exchange.
The discovery continues beyond the story. Nine pages of facts reveal the secrets of silk, introduce the fascinating cities along the route, and share real photographs from author Laurie Krebs’s own Silk Road expedition—bringing history to life like never before.
追随一个世纪前旅行者的足迹。
本书邀请您与一个几代同堂的家庭一起,沿着 legendary 丝绸之路,从古都西安一直走到中国与印度的交界处。他们一路上会看到什么?您将探索中国令人叹为观止的地理风貌,并发现丝绸之路是如何成为文化交流的通途。
探索的旅程并未止步于故事本身。九页的知识拓展将揭示丝绸的秘密,介绍沿途 fascinating 的城市,并分享作者劳丽·克雷布斯亲赴丝绸之路考察时拍摄的真实照片——让历史前所未有地鲜活起来。

We are American Too
by Kristen Mei Chase (Author), Jieting Chen (Illustrator)
A young girl’s family history inspires a powerful call for unity.
Meet Mei. As she explores her family’s stories of courage and resilience in Washington, D.C., she discovers the strength that connects her Chinese heritage to her American identity. But when she attends a rally against Asian hate, Mei realizes she can no longer be a bystander. With her ancestors’ courage in her heart and her family by her side, she steps forward to lead a chant that will unite a crowd: “We are American, too!”
We Are American, Too is a stirring story of confronting hate and celebrating the diverse threads that weave together our shared American identity.
一个年轻女孩的家族历史,激发了关于团结的有力呼声。
来认识一下梅。当她在华盛顿特区探索家人关于勇气与坚韧的故事时,她发现了连接自己中国血统与美国身份的力量。但当她参加一场反对亚裔仇恨的集会时,梅意识到自己不能再袖手旁观。怀揣着祖先的勇气,在家人的支持下,她走上前去,引领全场高喊出一句团结人心的口号:“我们也是美国人!”
《我们也是美国人》是一个直面仇恨、颂扬多元力量共同编织我们共享的美国身份的动人故事。




