by Laurence Yep

San Francisco’s Chinatown
In the selection from The Lost Garden, Laurence Yep describes his childhood visits with his grandmother in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Explore this site to get a taste of the neighborhood, from its restaurants and points of interest to its history. How does the information here add to your understanding of the story? Write your thoughts in the Web Links Activity Log.

Chinese Calligraphy: Language as Art
Laurence Yep remembers learning Chinese calligraphy as a boy. Explore this Web site to learn all about this ancient art. Ask your art teacher if any calligraphy pens are available to try writing some of the characters you learn about on this site. You might also like to learn some basic calligraphy for English words and then show off your new skills the next time you address an invitation or letter.