Author Ji-Li Jang Visits Park

Ji-Li Jang, The author of Red Scarf Girl, visited Park and spoke to Middle and Upper School students about her childhood expereiences during China's Cultural Revolution. Students in grade 7 read Red Scarf Girl as part of their world studies curriculum.

Ms. Jang shared her recollections of the turmoil that the Cultural Revolution caused for her and her family, culminating in the Communist Party's request that she denounce her own father.

Students then had an opportunity to ask Ms. Jang questions regarding her experiences as both a witness to history and a working author.

Many thanks to the University at Buffalo for making Ms. Jang available to our students!