Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling from Beijing to Cambridge

by Carrie Clickard and Katy Wu
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  • ID: 7495
  • Added: 2025-12-14
  • Updated: 2025-12-14
  • Reviews: 3
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Michelle Marcotte Books · Michelle Marcotte · 2023-01-03
inspiring 4.25

The reviewer found the book to be a sweet and inspiring story about following one's passion, with beautiful illustrations that brought the story to life.

The reviewer found the book to be a sweet and inspiring story about following one's passion, with beautiful illustrations that brought the story to life. They highlighted how the book effectively tells the story of Joyce Chen's journey from Communist China to the United States, where she popularized Chinese cooking. The reviewer also noted the book's educational value, making it a great resource for young readers interested in food and culture.

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    Katy Wu's beautiful illustrations really brought this story to life!

    It is a very sweet story about one little girl following her passion.

    The reviewer highlighted how the book effectively tells the story of Joyce Chen's journey from Communist China to the United States.

BookTastings · 2018-11-13
captivating 4.75

The reviewer was captivated by the illustrations, which made the book visually appealing and appetizing, enhancing the storytelling experience.

The reviewer was captivated by the illustrations, which made the book visually appealing and appetizing, enhancing the storytelling experience. They noted how the fluffy dumplings and other delectable dishes depicted in the book made the story come alive. The reviewer also appreciated the way the book celebrates Joyce Chen's contributions to popularizing Chinese food in the United States, making it both informative and engaging for young readers.

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    Katy Wu's illustrations make me want to devour this book!

    The fluffy dumplings dancing with bowls of noodles, egg rolls, and other delectable dishes.

    The reviewer appreciated the way the book celebrates Joyce Chen's contributions to popularizing Chinese food in the United States.

Jamar Attigan · 2017-11-21
delightful 4.50

The reviewer is a fan of Chinese dumplings and found the book delightful, highlighting the mouthwatering descriptions and the engaging narrative.

The reviewer is a fan of Chinese dumplings and found the book delightful, highlighting the mouthwatering descriptions and the engaging narrative. They appreciated the way the book brings Joyce Chen's story to life, making it both educational and enjoyable. The illustrations and the rhyming text are particularly praised for their ability to captivate young readers and inspire a love for Chinese cuisine.

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    Plump, tender, savory, lip-smackingly delicious. Mmmmmm!

    Since I'm a big fan of Chinese dumplings in particular, I was especially happy to see...

    The illustrations and the rhyming text are particularly praised for their ability to captivate young readers and inspire a love for Chinese cuisine.

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