China
Picture Books
The Story of Ping
by Marjorie Flack

Ping, a young duck who lives on the Yangse River, runs
away instead of taking accepting the consequences for
being the last duck back on his master's boat.  He soon
discovers the dangers he encounters are worse than
any discipline his master would have given him.  Highly
recommended by Sarah.
Memoirs
Homesick: My Own Story
by Jean Fritz

The story of author Jean Fritz's childhood in
China.
Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution
by Ji-li Jiang

With the beginning of the Cultural Revolution,
twelve-year-old Ji-li JKiang discovers that intelligence is
now considered a crime and a wealthy family
background invites persecution.  For the next few years,
her family lives in constant turmoil and fear, until finally
she must make a decision that will affect her for the rest  
of her life.