"Paul Revere's Ride," Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Dutton). A respectful portrayal of American Indian culture and a 16-year-old girl who was adopted as a member of the Iroquois. "Maggie Among the Seneca," Robin Moore (Harper/Collins). A reissue of the 1928 edition with Arthur Rackham's illustrations. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," Washington Irving (Morrow). A true story of a 15-year-old who conquers her own fear. "Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express," Margaret K. The legendary story in biographical poem. "Johnny Appleseed," Reeve Lindberg (Little/Brown). About a legendary fur trapper, based on historical accounts. The theme for this year's celebration is "The World is an Open Book." Thousands of schools and libraries throughout the United States plan special activities during the week to help remind young readers about the fun and importance of books.Īs ways to view the world through books, this bibliography was selected from the 1990 books published with the focus of social studies.NORTH AMERICAN HISTORY, CULTURE AND LIFE 11-17, 1991, marks the 72nd anniversary of Children's Book Week, sponsored annually by the Children's Book Council. There are photos of the Lion Dance and parade, and the role of the red envelopes of money is clarified. The animals of the Chinese Zodiac are pictured with their dates and special qualities, and the Chinese calendar is briefly explained. Ryan attends public school and also Chinese school on a regular basis. While reading how ancestors are honored during this time, readers also learn that Ryan's grandfather was the first Asian American to receive a Purple Heart for bravery during World War I. The Leong's shopping list and New Year's menu are pictured, there is a glimpse of the Chinatown Flower Festival, and readers can see a calligrapher at work painting a poetic saying for the Leong home. General information about families with a Chinese heritage in San Francisco as well as details about Leong family preparations and activities are part of the mix. Elements of the traditional two-week observance of the Chinese New Year are interpreted and shown in a photo-essay featuring ten-year-old Ryan Leong and his family.
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