A Banquet for Cecilia, Julie Leung
A Banquet for Cecilia, Julie Leung
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A Banquet for Cecilia
How Cecilia Chiang Revolutionized Chinese Food in America

Author: Julie Leung

Narrator: Cindy Kay

Unabridged: 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/29/2025

Synopsis

Relish in the savory, tangy, and sometimes spicy dishes of Cecilia Chiang, a revolutionary who changed the way Americans viewed Chinese food.

From an early age, Cecilia Chiang could be found delighting in the sounds and smells from her favorite room in her home—the kitchen. Little did Cecilia know that she would one day have to escape war and travel to a faraway country, destined to change Chinese cuisine in the United States forever.

Experience the dishes Cecilia Chiang enjoyed throughout her life as the seventh daughter in a large family to the owner of the famous Mandarin restaurant in San Francisco.

About Julie Leung

Julie Leung was raised in the sleepy suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, though it may be more accurate to say she grew up in Oz and came of age in Middle-earth. By day, she is the Marketing Director for Random House’s sci-fi/fantasy imprint, Del Rey Books. By night, she writes to calm the ghosts from the past. In her free time, she enjoys furtively sniffing books at bookstores and winning at obscure board games. Her favorite mode of transportation is the library. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and many untold stories.

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"Words and illustrations provide an excellent introduction to how one woman brought her love of fine Chinese food to the United States."—School Library Journal

Praise for The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee:

* "Through clear and concise text aimed at younger fluent readers, author Leung conveys Lee’s verve and passion for both flying and life while also conveying the full import of Lee’s accomplishments to both America and Americans of color.... The crisp lines and bright colors of Kwon’s illustrations simply and gracefully depict a bygone era.... Another welcome biography of an Asian American contributor to U.S. history." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"[An] unsung hero from Chinese American history....  A moving tribute to this groundbreaking aviation pioneer." —Booklist

"A little-known Chinese American pilot is brought to life in this picture book biography.... Illustrations vibrantly complement the text.... A must-have." —School Library Connection

"Kwon’s illustrations emphasize Lee’s sparkle and determination." —BCCB

"Leung's poetic text vividly conveys Lee’s fascination with and passion for flying and breaking boundaries without fear as well as her perseverance and optimism for a better world. Kwon’s clear, earth-toned, full-bleed illustrations expand on the story....  An excellent portrayal of a fearless flyer." —Horn Book

"Inspiring.... Engaging.... An excellent picture book biography." —SLJ

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