The book tells the story of young characters learning and engaging with lion dancing — particularly focusing on the titular “red lion” and the cultural practices around the dance. It’s developed through a workshop and publishing initiative (Let’s Read by The Asia Foundation) aimed at promoting early literacy and cultural storytelling.
Dragons in the City is a colourful children’s story centred on Chinese New Year celebrations. It follows young characters experiencing traditions such as the dragon parade, wishing tree, lanterns, lucky red envelopes, food, and fireworks, introducing cultural elements in a fun and engaging way for early readers.
Learn more about China's most famous teacher and philosopher, whose ideas are still influential today. Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects, including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students. Confucius wanted to make sur…