The Heart and Soul Behind the 2023 Picture Book Reading Contest
A Message from Our Chairperson, Assistant Professor Xu, Yuan: "As the Chairperson of the organizing committee for the 2023 Picture Book Reading Contest, I am profoundly honored to work alongside a team of incredibly dedicated individuals. Our shared passion for promoting Chinese language and culture has driven us to curate an event that not only challenges but also inspires our young participants. Each committee member brings unique strengths and insights, contributing to an enriching experience for all involved. We eagerly anticipate witnessing the creativity and enthusiasm of this year's contestants and extend our warmest invitation to students to join us in this celebration of linguistic talent."
Meet the Team:
Xu, Yuan (Chair), Chinese Language Teachers Association of California Li, Yue (Co-Chair), Chinese Language Teachers Association of California Guo, Jiajia (Co-Chair), The Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press
Committee Members
Chen, Mingjung, Chinese Language Teachers Association of California Gao, Siyi, Chinese Language Teachers Association of California Hu, Xiao, Chinese Language Teachers Association of California Li, Ying, Chinese Language Teachers Association of California Li, Zhiqiang, Chinese Language Teachers Association of California Liu, Hsin-Yun, Chinese Language Teachers Association of California Lu, Huitzu, Chinese Language Teachers Association of California Ma, Gloria, Level Learning Ni, Jie, Level Learning Wang, Huazhi, Chinese Language Teachers Association of California Wu, Xiaojing, The Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press Xu, Xinyi, Level Learning Yang, Shanshan, Level Learning
Closing Note: "In closing, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my fellow committee members for their tireless work, to our participants for their eagerness to engage in this literary journey, and to you, our community, for your continued support. Together, we make this event a cornerstone of cultural exchange and learning. We look forward to the outstanding performances that this contest will undoubtedly bring."