By Immigrants is a series of stories written for children about life as an immigrant.
Family heirlooms represents immigrant traditions and Mei Mei learns her lesson losing something old.
A visitor shows up at Mei Mei's home and she learns the significance of being a great host.
Mei Mei says goodbye to her Po Po, grandmother in Chinese, after visiting her and her beautiful farm.
Every year on this day, Mei Mei finds little ways to celebrate her birthday.
There are good days and there are bad days but the important thing is to have each other through every day. .
It takes a lot to manage a home so everyone is helping and doing their part.
A casual walk down the street with Mama turns into a yummy treat for Mei Mei.
Mei Mei was asked if she had an “American” name and she came up with something on the spot.
Immigrants cannot vote in most elections but our lives are certainly dependent on it.
Mei Mei wakes up to a party outside and learns to enjoy the festivity from her window.
Mei Mei gets off school and follows Mama to a day full of adventures.
Mei Mei says goodbye to her classmates and goes to the airport where she learns to find home in a brand new place.
Working day and night for his family's future is the only way Baba knows how to love.
The unconditional love of mothers isn't always said with words but with food.
Dinner time is the most precious time for immigrant families, and it's no different for Mei Mei's.