Mei Li
Publication: 1938
Mei Li, honored as one of the first Caldecott winners, tells the story of a young Chinese girl out to prove to her brother that anything he can do, she can do better. Thomas Handforth's work at the time challenged not only traditional gender roles, but introduced readers to a culture many were previously unfamiliar with.
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Mei Li
Date
Publication: 1938
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Description
Mei Li, honored as one of the first Caldecott winners, tells the story of a young Chinese girl out to prove to her brother that anything he can do, she can do better. Thomas Handforth's work at the time challenged not only traditional gender roles, but introduced readers to a culture many were previously unfamiliar with.
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Copyright; use considered fair according to the ARL Code of Best Practices in Fair Use
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Children's books
Source
Peabody Library, PZ7 .H192 Me 1938
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“Mei Li,” Gallery, accessed September 11, 2026, https://gallery.library.vanderbilt.edu/items/show/906.