Mei Li
Mei Li is a book by Thomas Handforth. Released by Doubleday, it was the recipient of the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1939.[1]
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| Author | Thomas Handforth |
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| Illustrator | Thomas Handforth |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
Publication date | 1938 |
Plot
This story is about a girl named Mei Li l who ventures out to attend the Chinese New Year festivities with her brother San Yu and is burdened with the task to prove that there are activities for girls, too.[2]
References
- American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present. URL accessed 27 May 2009.
- "The Story of Mei Li". The Horn Book. Horn Book Magazine. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
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| Preceded by Animals of the Bible |
Caldecott Medal recipient 1939 |
Succeeded by Abraham Lincoln |
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