Clear and Bright: A Ching Ming Festival Story

illustrated by William Low

In this story about the Ching Ming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, a young girl and her Chinese-American family come together to share memories of the past over a delicious feast.

Both a tale honoring the efforts of the first Chinese American immigrants and a story of a family coming together, Clear and Bright is a celebration of Chinese heritage, cultural tradition, and the ancestral love that spans generations.

Picture book for ages 4-8

Publisher: Astra Young Readers

ISBN: ‎ 978-1662620317

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Reviews

* Starred review from School Library Journal - "An important story to add to elementary school collections."

* From Kirkus - "A Chinese American family celebrates Ching Ming, a festival dedicated to honoring deceased ancestors... (a) solemn yet loving tribute to an important tradition."

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