Emily Wu's stories have appeared in both Chinese and American publications. She is one of the featured subjects in the film "Up to the Mountain, Down to the Village," She lives with her two children in Cupertino, California. Larry Engelmann is the author of five previous books, including "Daughter of China," His writing has appeared in many publications, including "American Heritage," "Smithsonian," and the magazines of both the "Los Angeles Times" and "The Washington Post," He lives in San Jose, California.