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When her parents arrange a marriage for her to a poor soldier who has nothing to his name and nothing to offer, she isn't that surprised. A woman's job is to marry and have children, so Lihua doesn't expect much from her betrothed. However, her husband-to-be is possibly destined for greater things, and a single dream is all it takes to rise as the Xuanlong.

The eighth book in the cultural series Asia's Lost Legends, this is a Malaysian tale of how a young princess becomes the first Peranakan. When Li Po travels from China to Malaysia to marry the Sultan of Malacca, the people are reluctant to welcome her as their Princess. But Li Po embraces all...

A boy is given a girl's name so that he can escape the attention of malignant ghouls. A devout Catholic priest is suspected of hanky-panky with a submissive Chinese wife when she gives birth to an albino child. A young girl student dies before her English examinations, but still manages to write...

*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!* From “one of those special writers capable of delivering both poetry and plot” (The New York Times Book Review) an immersive historical novel inspired by the true story of a woman physician in 15th-century China—perfect for fans of Lisa See’s classics Snow...

Zhulong: Huian is perfect in everything she does. Whether it’s archery, swordsmanship, intellect, beauty - she has mastered it all. One thing she doesn’t have, however, is free will. Betrothed to the heir of the Yao family, she has no choice but to marry the cold, distant, and unfeeling general. Bailong: Vengeance is something Xue Li, the only female general in the Huo empire, yearns for. She lives for the day she can fight the man who killed her family. Her sweet vengeance is just barely in her grasp when a conflicting complication arises.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A mesmerizing new historical novel” (O, The Oprah Magazine) from Lisa See, the bestselling author of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, about female friendship and devastating family secrets on a small Korean island. Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls living on the...

Named One of the Best 2019 Winter Books by PopSugar and Chosen as One of 9 Books to Read (or Gift!) This February by Instyle! From the #1 international bestselling author of The Lost Wife and The Velvet Hours comes an emotionally charged story about a mother’s love, a teacher’s promise, and...

Pulitzer finalist Susan Choi's narrative-upending audiobook about what happens when a first love between high school students is interrupted by the attentions of a charismatic teacher.

This program includes a bonus interview with the author and original music composed and performed by Steve Draughn. A thrilling debut about how far we’ll go to protect our families—and our deepest secrets. My husband asked me to lie. Not a big lie. He probably didn’t even consider it a lie...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick The New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet returns with a powerful exploration of the love that binds a family across the generations in “one of the most beautiful books of...

The foremost diverse children's authors and illustrators - including Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline Woodson, and Kwame Alexander - share answers to the question, "In this divisive world, what shall we tell our children?" in this powerful collection, published in partnership with Just Us Books.

We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this lively biography series from New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer. “Kids always search for heroes, so we might as well have a say in it,” Brad Meltzer realized, and so he envisioned this friendly, fun approach to...

Satu, Dua and Tiga have spent their entire kittenhood together on Avenue 1 but their mother, Theodora Tuxedo, toughened from an early life on the streets, is anxious for them to each find their own way in the world, worried they've become too pampered as 'house' cats. The siblings have become...

Dear friends, would you like to have a precious gift from Little Swallow? Let's listen to the story. 小朋友，你也想从小燕子获得一份宝贵的礼物吗？请听听这个故事。...

A wolf disguised himself by wearing a piece of sheepskin and stole into the flock unnoticed, but unexpectedly ended up sadly. 狼披着羊皮，混进羊群中，以为可以大饱口福，没想到却落个可悲的下场。 © 2004 by Tu Yunjun. Published in paper format in Singapore by...

神气的公鸡以为早上的太阳是他叫醒的，没有他，全世界将陷入黑暗之中。...

Join Max and his Chinese friend, Ping, as they celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Dragon-Boat or Dumpling Festival and more. Find out the significance of various Chinese customs and practices. Have fun making Chinese red packets and lanterns!...

Children, if you are thinking of sewing a dress for Lady Moon, read this book first! 月亮娘娘的身材天天在变，那要怎样为她缝制合身的衣裳呢？...

The four little bears moved a big rock together, but let go at the same time. What happen? 四只小熊合力搬动一块大石头，却在同一个时候松手，为什么？ © 2006 by Shi Ke. Published in paper format in Singapore by Pan Asia Publishing, recorded by Storyside 2022...

Little Monkey always felt that other animals were talking bad about him behind his back, but in the end he cried. 猴小弟总觉得别的动物在背后说他的坏话，最后他却哭了。 © 1997 by Hu Shuang. Published in paper format in Singapore by Pan Asia Publishing, recorded by...