Tze-si Huang

The Journey to the Unknown Tze-si Huang

Marc Notes: Autobiography of a Chinese national who immigrated to the United States after World War 2, living first in Taiwan and then in New York City;profusely illustrated with drawings--Provided by publisher. Biographical Note: Tze-si Huang is a professional translator from his native Chinese into English. At a young age, he stowed away on a freighter going to Hong Kong and Taiwan, where he stayed and prayed with monks at various Buddhist temples. He eventually immigrated to the United States, attending New York University and Columbia University for postgraduate studies. Demi is the author and illustrator of more than 300 children s books, including picture-book biographies of spiritual leaders such as Jesus, Buddha, the Dalai Lama, Gandhi, Lao Tzu, Krishna, Mahavira, and Muhammad. Her books have been designated American Library Association Notable Children's Books, New York Times Best Illustrated Books, Notable Books for a Global Society, and American Bookseller Pick of the List Books. They live in Yarrow Point, Washington."Publisher Marketing: A story about human dignity, demonstrating how one can, in fact, say no when a choice presented does not align with one s inner human dignity," Journey to the Unknown" relates the story of Jesse an orphan boy from China whose trials and seeming misfortunes are an inspiration for any reader. Following the four phases of the life of author Tze-si Huang, the book tells of Jesse s fortitude and nobility in the face of nearly unbearable challenges and disappointments, teaching us about life in both mid-20th century China and America while showing how a person, against all odds, can educate himself and remain true to his heart. This is not just a life story but the tale of a miraculous journey." Contributor Bio:  Demi Demi is the award-winning creator of numerous books for children, including "The Empty Pot";" Buddha";" The Dalai Lama";" The Legend of Saint Nicholas";" Gandhi", which was named a "New York Times" Best Illustrated Book and received an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award; and "Muhammad", which was named a Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice selection, a Booklist Editors' Choice selection, one of the Booklist Top Ten Religion Books for Youth, and a Book Links "Lasting Connections" selection, and was cited in a "Publishers Weekly" starred review as a "timely, exceptionally handsome biography [that] serves as an excellent introduction to Islam." Demi lives in Carnation, Washington.