The Immortals rewarded him with a magic potion that could let him live in the sky with them forever. A long, long time ago, Hou Yi rescued the earth from the heat of ten suns. Their favorite part? Mooncakes, of course–along with Ah-ma’s story of the ancient Chinese tale of Hou Yi, a brave young archer, and his wife, Chang’E. Two sisters and their grandmother celebrate a popular Chinese holiday with family. Publisher’s Synopsis: A unique blend of traditional folklore and contemporary customs brings the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival to life. The top shelf holds adult and YA fiction, most of which touch on the Asian experience. It also holds books on writing in general as well as my mooncake squishy (a favourite at school visits) and my jade rabbit lantern (he comes out every Mid-Autumn Festival). The middle shelf holds books touching on festivals and legends from a variety of cultures. One shelf is lined with picture and middle grade books about Chinese culture – legends, festivals, and fiction. Christina Matula’s ShelfieĪlthough my bookshelf is filled with children’s books to inspire me, many times things go missing and end up in the play room as my children want to keep the books for themselves. It’s the story of the legend behind the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival mixed in with modern-day values of thanksgiving and uniting friends and family. I was inspired to write The Shadow in the Moon so that I could pass on a little piece of my heritage to my kids. Moving to Hong Kong several years ago has allowed me to explore my Chinese cultural roots-I’m particularly fascinated by all the colorful festivals and their associated foods. I’m mixed Taiwanese, originally from Canada, and have always been curious about other cultures and far off places. The Children’s Book Review | NovemChristina Matula’s Selfie with The Shadow in the MoonĪfter numerous attempts at taking a selfie, my 7 year-old budding photographer helped me out with these photos in our living room in Hong Kong.
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