Ying Chang Compestine, author portrait

Ying Chang Compestine

Ying Chang Compestine grew up in China. She is the author of cookbooks for adults and of children's books that introduce Chinese culture and food, including The Real Story of Stone Soup. She lives with her family in California.
The Chinese New Year Helper
Growing Up under a Red Flag
Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu
The Runaway Wok
The Real Story of Stone Soup

Books

The Chinese New Year Helper
Growing Up under a Red Flag
Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu
The Runaway Wok
The Real Story of Stone Soup

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