New Year Dumplings for the Chinese New Year & In the Forbidden City Giveaway

**Disclosure: Thank you to the China Institute for providing us with a lovely book to give away. No compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

The Chinese New Year is right around the corner! Recently, we read and reviewed the gorgeous and informative In the Forbidden City which magically unfolds that history and mystery of China's Forbidden City using intricate illustrations. We are proud to announce that in the spirit of the Chinese New Year we are giving away one of these lovely volumes to a lucky reader! In addition, the China Institute has provided us with a scrumptious dumpling recipe that you can use to celebrate the Chinese New Year!

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In the Forbidden City {Book Review}

**Disclosure: I receive a complimentary book in order to conduct an accurate review. No compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

My daughter has been taking Mandarin in school for a little over a year. When she started taking French at a younger age, it was easy for me to help her make connections because I speak French as well and have generally a decent knowledge of the country, its history and culture. However, I have not been able to provide the same connection for her with Mandarin. When I first learned about In the Forbidden City put together by the China Institute, I thought that the book would be an excellent way for her to connect with Chinese history and culture.

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