Xinmin’s Story: A Family in China is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in An Le, China. Through the eyes of Xinmin Zhou’s family (including her great-grandmother, her mother and father, three older sisters, and her brother, his wife, and their three-month-old daughter) we learn of local politics, the family-run business, family relations, and many other aspects of life in rural China. The book also includes maps, geographical information, and cultural and social facts. Written for children in grades 4 to 6. Both readers and non-readers of all ages will also find the book interesting and informative.
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