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  I Hate English by Ellen Levine
  I Hate English by Ellen Levine. English. Paperback.
I Hate English by Ellen Levine
 
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I Hate English by Ellen Levine.  English.  Paperback.

Mei-Mei just moved from Hong Kong to New York.   She is slowly learning English, but is afraid of forgetting her Chinese roots if she fully embraces English. 

Parents and Teachers may use this book to help children put themselves in the shoes of a newcomer to America.  They can see: 
  • What newcomers to America experience,
  • How terrifying it is to move to a new place,
  • How hard it can be when everybody else is speaking different and you can't understand,
  • All kids have the same fears and happiness, regardless what country they came from.
You can also show that being bilingual is a wonderful trait to have, not necessarily forgetting your roots.

For kids age 7-8 years old.


A wonderful book that promotes compassion and empathy.  See more below.

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Language: English
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Description Reviews
 

I Hate English! by Ellen Levine

    This is a touching story of Mei Mei, a young immigrant girl from Hong Kong, who arrives in New York's Chinatown.  She is frustrated with English, because in Hong Kong she was a great student.  In English, Mei Mei has problems understanding at school.  With the help of her teacher, Mei Mei learns that she can have the best of two worlds by learning to communicate in two languages. She loves New York City's Chinatown, where she feels comfortable. 

    In NY Chinatowns, everyone speaks Chinese just like her. In school everyone speaks English, and though Mei Mei can learn it, she doesn't want to. She is afraid that she will forget Chinese and dreams about it. So Mei Mei resists — until a caring teacher shows her she can be bilingual, and know both English and Chinese while still being herself.

Written by Ellen Levine, whom has worked with many immigrants helping them to learn English (ESL or ELL).  Illustrations are well done and the story is well written. In creating the story of Mei Mei, she drew from her own experiences working with New York's Chinatown Planning Council. Beloved illustrator Steve Bjorkman uses cartoon pictures/illustrations to make Mei Mei's inner conflict as vivid as the busy world of Chinatown. In I Hate English! Ellen Levine successfully makes you experience an important aspect of the immigrant experience, and tells the story in a simple, yet real way.  A great book for students learning English!  And for those who have  learned English.

English.  Paperback. 
For Ages 7 - 8.

Illustrated by Steve Bjorkman

Reviews:

"With warmth and sensitivity, I Hate English! gives us insight into the experience of newcomers to America or any new country.  A deceptively simple and engaging story..."
    - Asian Week

Awards:
    ALA Notable Children's Book 1989
    A Blue Ribbon Book

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