Lotus and Feather

PRAISE FOR RED KITE, BLUE KITE

“A reassuring tale of a father-son bond strong enough to withstand a trying period of separation.”–Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

PRAISE FOR RED KITE, BLUE KITE

“The detailed and colorful watercolor paintings paired with the deep emotions in the text make this an excellent read for young children, one that will spark curiosity and questions.”–Library Media Connection

PRAISE FOR RED KITE, BLUE KITE

“Though this is told against the backdrop of a dark part of Chinese history, any child coping with separation from a loved one may find comfort in this story.”–Kirkus

Author Bio:

Ji-li Jiang was born in Shanghai, China. She brought her memories of the Cultural Revolution in China to life in her first book, Red Scarf Girl, which has become required reading in many schools. Following the success of Red Scarf Girl, she published her adaptation of Chinese classic folklore, Magical Monkey King: Mischief in Heaven. Her picture book Red Kite, Blue Kite, illustrated by Greg Ruth, won an Asian/Pacific-American Award for Literature from the ALA. When she isn’t writing or speaking, Ji-li devotes time to various cultural exchange programs, including leading group trips to China. She believes that a better understanding among people around the world is the only route to global peace. Ji-li lives in San Francisco, California.

Illustrator Bio:

Julie Downing is an internationally published author and illustrator with over forty children’s books to her credit. She is known for her innovative approach to illustrating traditional stories and has won many awards, including a Parent’s Choice Award and the New York Public Library’s Best Books Award. Julie lives in San Francisco, California.