Born Naughty: My Childhood in China
Share in the joyful, adventure-filled shenanigans of a child growing up in a small mud hut in Inner Mongolia in this charming, illustrated memoir for young middle grade readers.
Growing up in Inner Mongolia, Jin Wang was rambunctious and boisterous and did not always listen to her Ma. Jin and her family were poor, but like kids everywhere, she still found a way to have fun and get into lots of mischief climbing trees, digging for mushrooms, and even looking for wolves.
Paired with delightful, kid-friendly illustrations, this early middle grade memoir invites readers to join Jin and her family in the outskirts of Inner Mongolia to remind us that though we all have different customs and traditions, we are more alike than not, and that mischief lives within all of us.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 112
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9780593563618
Creator Bio
Jin Wang, Tony Johnston, and Anisi Baigudewho are the co-authors of the memoir Born Naughty: My Childhood in China. Jin Wang is a Chinese-American writer and educator, who draws on her personal experiences to explore themes of identity, culture, and family in her work. Tony Johnston is a prolific author of children's books, with over 100 titles to her name. She has received numerous awards for her writing, including the Newbery Honor and the National Jewish Book Award. Anisi Baigudewho is a Chinese journalist and translator, known for her insightful reporting and compelling writing style. Together, these three authors have created a poignant and illuminating memoir that offers a unique perspective on growing up in China.
