Articles in Magazines – Christine Liu-Perkins

I’ve also written articles for magazines and journals, some for children and some for adults. Here are a few:

Author Notes: Stories Behind a Story
Author’s Notes are popular in children’s books, both nonfiction and fiction. I describe and cite examples of six types: Inspiration, Research Process, Writing Process, Impact, Additional Information, and Beyond the Book. (Winter 2020, pp. 28-29)

‘Wet’ Mummies
Three Chinese mummies were discovered in near-perfect condition, each more than 2,000 years old! (November/December 2018).
The Inspiration Continues
Liang Hongyu, a famous woman warrior of China who lived a thousand years ago, continues to inspire people today through tales and dramatizations of her heroic deeds (February 2018).
Worshiping Heaven
Emperors prayed and offered sacrifices at the awe-inspiring Temple of Heaven in Beijing for nearly five hundred years. (November/December 2016).
A River Wanders
The Yellow River’s silt problem caused hundreds of devastating floods and five avulsions over the centuries. (February 2015)
Silk Treasures of Mawangdui
Rare silk clothing, wrappings, books, maps, and paintings were preserved in the Mawangdui tombs for over two thousand years. (November/December 2003)
Tomb of a Renegade King
A mysterious man was found buried in a suit of jade. Who was he and why were others buried with him? (January/February 2002)

Bringing Music to Life
Orchestra conductor Amy Andersson touches the emotions of audiences around the world. (March 2012)
Remembering Our Ancestors
Four generations of my family traveled to China, where we honored our ancestors by performing traditional ceremonies at their gravesites. (April 2009)