Introduction What the Kids Say About Chinese New Year Chapter One: What Chinese New Year Is All About Mythic Origins The Not-So-Mythic Story How Chinese New Year Changed When Politics and Holidays Collide Chinese School and the New Year Janie's Story Chapter Two: How Chinese New Year Spread Around the World A Global Community Chinese New Year Festivals Through the Ages Jen's Story (Part One) Emma's Story Chapter Three: How Chinese New Year Is Celebrated Today A Public Holiday Family First The Importance of Color It's Not All About the Money Jen's Story (Part Two) Elaine's Story Chapter Four: Chinese New Year Celebrations Across the Globe Around the World A Different Kind of Traveler The New Diversity Stephen's Story Amanda's Story A final word from the author Glossary References and Resources Index Acknowledgments.