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UPCOMING BOOKS
Conversation with a Terra Cotta Soldier (Novel)
Co-authored with Vinson Compestine. Abram's Publishing, Fall 2012
Cooking with an Asian Accent (Cookbook) Fall 2012
Ying's Newest Cookbook!
Ying's Best One Dish Meals
Sellers Publishing, September 2011
"The One Cookbook You Need This Fall! Ying's simple, thoughtful approach to wholesome food is refreshing." — Martha Stewart's Whole Living
"A palate-expanding collection of flavor-packed meals that come together in a hurry. — Publisher's Weekly
"Simple, quick familiar dishes with a global spin." — Relish
"A selection of tasty and simple one-dish recipes that minimize time and effort and maximize taste and value." — ForeWord Reviews
"Effervescent, one-of-a-kind recipes that celebrate flavor and fresh ingredients." — InMamasKitchen.com
"Designed for working families who want to eat nutritious, home-cooked meals with fast-food timelines." — Contra Costa Times
Linguine and Tuna With Spicy Orange Sauce featured in — Washington Post
YA and Middle Grade
Revolution is Not a Dinner Party Henry Holt, August 2007 (256 pages ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-8207-4)
* California Book Award for Young Adult Literature * 2008 ALA Best Books For Young Adults * 2008 ALA Notable Children's Books * 2007 Publishers Weekly Best Children's Fiction Book List * 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Best Children's Fiction Book List * 2008 Chinese American Librarian Association Best Book * 2007 New York Public Library 100 Best Titles for Reading and Sharing * 2007 Fall Book Sense Children's Picks * 2007 Parent's Choice Silver Honor * 2008 ALA Best Books For Young Adults
New! Revolution now available in Paperback! Henry Holt, October 2009
* A vivid account of one of the sad follies of history, made rich with details that only an impressionable young witness could supply — The Christian Science Monitor
* In her spare, lyrical style, [she] vividly portrays a world turned upside down — San Francisco Chronicle
* A "gripping account of life during China's Cultural Revolution" — Publisher's Weekly Starred review
* "The Chinese Revolution is up close and personal in this touching historical novel" — Book Sense Picks for Autumn 2007
* Lyrical yet gripping — Kirkus Reviews
* "An excellent addition to historical fiction about this period in China's history." — School Library Journal
*Selected by the AARP as a Grandparent's Book for Children.
According to Chinese tradition, those who die hungry or unjustly come back to haunt the living. Some are appeased with food. But not all ghosts are successfully mollified. In this chilling collection of stories, Ying takes readers on a journey through time and across different parts of China. From the building of the Great Wall in 200 BCE to the modern day of iPods, hungry ghosts continue to torment those who wronged them.
At once a window into the history and culture of China and an ode to Chinese cuisine, this assortment of frightening tales — complete with historical notes and delectable recipes — will both scare and satiate!
Crouching Tiger(Picture Book) Candlewick, September 2011
"Poignant but not treacly in dealing with an immigrant child's conflicting emotions toward a grandparent from the old country." — New York Times Sunday Book Review
"A story that can be enjoyed by all kids (and their parents)." — The Washington Post
...universal appeal... handles the complexity of those feelings with subtlety and grace... best new children's book. — Huffington Post
"Readers will warm to the duo's growing friendship and the gifts that come as Ming Da allows himself to enter Grandpa's world." — Publisher's Weekly Star Review
"A celebration of family and Chinese New Year along with a simple introduction to Wudang martial arts, especially tai chi—and to the idea that strength can be gentle." — Kirkus Reviews
"This text will prove to be of value to your collection because there are a limited number of fictional books for young readers about Chinese New Year." — Library Media Connection
"An attraction for martial arts fans... ideal for Chinese New Year and multicultural units." — Booklist
"one generation to understand another... wisdom that comes from such understanding" — Bookin' with Sunny
The Runaway Wok(Picture Book) Penguin Dutton, Spring 2011
Now available in a Scholastic paperback edition!
Selected for the 2012 California Collections List, for elementaryschool libraries!
A Scholastic Book Club Choice!
"A captivating story capped by a recipe"
— San Francisco Chronicle
2011 Lasting Connections list of top 30 titles — BookList
"... a classic retelling for any holiday celebration.
— Deseret News, Salt Lake City
"Delicious food, giggly humor, all wrapped up in colorful packaging."
"Compestine's engaging tale brims with intriguing details of the traditions that surround the holiday..." – Publishers Weekly
"...many libraries will want to add this, considering the depth of material about Chinese New Year." — Booklist
D Is for Dragon Dance Holiday House, 2005 ISBN: 0-8234-1887-1
Recommended by ALSC for 2006 holidays!
A is for Acrobats. B is for Balls. C is for Calligraphy. D is for Dragon Dance. From firecrackers to noodles, from red envelopes to the zodiac, young readers are introduced to the exciting traditions of the Chinese New Year.
"Warm [and] charming.... The artwork ... is cheerful and bright, rather stylistic, with appealing repetitive details that will draw kids right in.... [It gives] a sense of both community and ordinary life during a special time of year." — Booklist
COOKBOOKS
Cooking with Green Tea Avery/Penguin Putnam, 2000 (194 pages, ISBN: 1-58333-065-8)
"…well written, colorful, and filled with delicious and easy-to-follow recipes that are right for every kitchen. They are certainly right for mine, and I wouldn't trade them for anything…not even for all the tea in China." — Chef Martin Yan, Yan Can Cook
"…a complete guide to cooking with this healthy beverage. Vegetarians will find satisfying recipes, and even meat eaters may be interested in the three-day diet and cleansing program." — Taste for Life
Secrets from a Healthy Asian Kitchen Avery/Penguin Putnam, 2002 (307 pages, ISBN: 1-58333-127-1)
"Compestine (Cooking with Green Tea) delivers another health-oriented book specializing in Asian cuisine and culture. Filled with tips, variations, cultural notes and anecdotes the book is well-thought-out, accentuating health and applying it to a popular cuisine." — Publishers Weekly
Secrets of Fat-Free Chinese Cooking Avery/ Penguin Putnam, 1997 (153 pages, ISBN:0895297353)
"Whether you have heart disease, hypertension, or are healthy and want to stay that way, I trust you will agree that this book provides a new chance to eat the Chinese dishes you love without sacrificing great taste. Give it a try and your heart will be happy." — Ronald B. Jenkins, M.D., Director, Boulder Heart Institute Boulder, Colorado
"Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will find plenty of pleasing fare…" – Women's Magazine
UPCOMING BOOKS 
