Henry and the Kite Dragon
Henry and the Kite Dragon
Written by Bruce Edward Hall
Illustrated by William Low
New York, Philomel Books, 2004
8.8" x 11"
Kerlan Collection, Children's Literature Research Collections
University of Minnesota Libraries
New Yorkers often assume that Chinatown has always occupied a prominent place in the city's downtown landscape. But Chinatown did not become a thriving ethnic enclave until the 1960s, when a new federal policy opened the door to greater numbers of Asian immigrants. William Low, a Bronx-born, first-generation Chinese American artist, here celebrates the vibrant street life and durable traditions of the New York neighborhood that has become synonymous with Chinese food and culture.
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