Ying has done many successful visits around the world.
​Here's what you can do to make the most out of your school visit!
​Suggestions for preparations...
  • ​It would be very beneficial for the students to read or be familiar with some of Ying's books before the visit. 
  • With so many titles, Ying doesn't bring books to school visits. Schools can either purchase the books ahead of time or work with a local bookstore and have the store help handle the book order. 
  • Have students create a welcome poster for Ying.
  • Introduce students to Ying via short presentation with her biography, book summaries, and other fun trivia (click here for an example).
  • Set up a computer with PowerPoint installed in advance to facilitate a smooth presentation, as Ying will bring her own PowerPoint.
  • Have students brainstorm questions to ask.
  • Discuss Chinese tradition and culture with the students, especially the virtues of sharing and compassion.
  • Ask PTA mothers if they would like to cook one or more recipes from Ying’s picture books with the students, such as dumplings, stone soup, or rice cake.
  • If your students will be participating in a writing workshop, have them brainstorm some ideas!
  • Click here for Sample Banners & High-Res Photo Resources.
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Book Ordering: 

Book sales are an essential element of author visits. Ying does school visits to connect with her readers and inspire young writers. Book sales in conjunction with in-person visits give students a sense of connection. Each time the students share the books with their families, they revisit the lessons from the visit.

Therefore, Ying requests that schools…
  • Familiarize students with her books before she arrives.
  • Offer her books for sale before, during or after her visit.

Parents and students are always disappointed if they can’t buy Ying’s books after her presentations! Please allow enough time to order before the visit, especially if your school is overseas. Ying will personalize books during the day of the visit. For books that arrive after her visit, here is a "Happy Cooking" signed bookplate  and a "Happy Reading" signed bookplate that you can use!

Ying is always pleasantly surprised that her cookbooks are the first titles to sell out, so don’t forget to include them in the order form! After hearing her presentations, students are always excited to try out Ying’s recipes. Many tell her that they want to buy the cookbooks for their mothers so they can cook them “yummy and healthy” food.

Book Ordering is another popular form of fundraising for the host institution. Contact Ying today for details!

Here are International and Domestic book order forms available to download.

See Ying in action!

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​Equipment Ying Needs:

Ying will bring a USB flash drive that is Windows and Mac compatible with her PowerPoint 2007 presentation and short video segments from her TV appearances. Please have a technician available to assist her with set up.

Ying will need:
  • A PowerPoint-compatible computer connected to a VGA-compatible projector, with speakers for the video and audio.
  • A wireless microphone.
  • A PowerPoint remote.

For Dumpling making, Ying requires:
  • Two cups of cookie dough, cooked rice or thick oatmeal (enough for 30 dumplings)
  • A packet of square wonton wrappers
  • Three tablespoons
  • A bowl of cold water
  • 30 thin-slices of a carrot to make discs for the dumplings, or: 2 large carrots, and a small knife
  • One large plate to hold the dumplings.

If participants are going to Practice with Chopsticks, Ying requires:
  • 6 pairs of chopsticks
  • One large bowl full of large marshmallows, about 2 bags

Ying's Accomodation Requirements:

Classroom logistics:
Ying's start time is flexible with daily scheduling, with her preferred start time after 9:00 AM.

Ying only needs 5-10 minutes breaks between sessions and one hour for lunch. Ying would greatly appreciate a tight schedule, without large gaps between sessions. She is delighted to participate in dinners or other events, though if she has to adjust for jet lag after a long trip, Ying would prefer to have the first evenings free for quiet time and rest.

Diet:
Lunch/Dinner: As Ying writes cookbooks and lectures on healthy eating and living, she is a careful eater. She doesn’t eat white carbs, red meat, or poultry. She does eat soy, seafood, eggs, cheese, nuts, vegetables, and fruit. Ying prefers healthy organic foods when possible. She doesn’t drink any soft drinks, only bottled or filtered water.
Transportation:
For Local Visits: Ying will need your assistance for transportation as she does not drive long distances. Please send someone to pick her up or you can book her a Lyft or Uber.
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For Non-Local Visits: If necessary, please have someone meet Ying at the airport.  Transportation to and from her hotel will be necessary.



Lodging: 
Since Ying gives all her energy to her presentations, she needs quiet time at the end of the day. For that reason, Ying does not stay at private residences. She would like to have a quiet non-smoking, nice hotel room. Please submit your lodging recommendation for the area for review or ask for Ying's preferred lodging.

Submit your School Visit Contact Form to book Ying today!

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Ying offers engaging school visits for students from elementary to high school. She also visits schools for school fundraising events, cooking classes, and writer-in-residence programs. 

For more information, including logistics, detailed information on topics and scheduling, equipment needed, working together to tailor a presentation to specific classes, and book ordering, please use the School Visit Contact form and include information you would like.

Thank you, and feel free to contact to ask questions as well!
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