Download or read book Dumpling Dreams written by Carrie Clickard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Through appealing digitally rendered illustrations and upbeat rhyming text, Clickard celebrates the life of Chen in a way that entertains and informs.” —School Library Journal “A fascinating historical character is presented in terms easy for young children to appreciate.” —Kirkus Reviews In this inspiring, mouthwatering story, get to know Chef Joyce Chen who is famous for popularizing Chinese food in the northeastern United States. How far can an apron, a bowl, or a book take one small Chinese girl with a passion to cook? From peach blossom Beijing, to crisp Cambridge snow, how far will her dumpling dreams help Joyce Chen go? Carrie Clickard’s delectable rhymes tell the story of how Joyce Chen, a girl born in Communist China, immigrated to the United States and popularized Chinese cooking. Illustrator Katy Wu brings this inspiring story beautifully and deliciously to life.