Committee MembersMessage from the Committee The success of the America Elementary and Middle School Picture Book Reading Contest would not be possible without the dedicated efforts of our contest committee members. Their commitment to promoting Chinese language learning, fostering cultural understanding, and supporting young learners is at the heart of this initiative. Our committee members, representing both educational institutions and community organizations, bring a diverse range of expertise to ensure that the contest is engaging, inclusive, and meaningful for all participants. From planning and organizing to reviewing submissions and providing valuable feedback, their contributions make this contest a rewarding experience for everyone involved. We are grateful for their dedication and look forward to continuing this journey together, making each year’s contest more impactful than the last. 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 Xu, Ziyang, Pacific High School 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 On behalf of the contest committee, we would like to express our deepest appreciation to all educators, parents, and students who contribute to the success of this event. Your participation and support make this contest a valuable platform for young learners to grow in their Chinese language journey. We look forward to working together to make the 2025 contest another memorable and enriching experience. Thank you for being an essential part of this wonderful endeavor! Chair of the 2025 Picture Book Reading Contest Committee |