This Is What I Have to Say (Beginner Level 2025): A Storyteller Collection in Mandarin Chinese

This book is a curated collection of some of the strongest stories written by our BeginnerLevelstudents at Motherly Notes Chinese School—created by students, for students.Inside these pages, young readers will find stories written in Chinese by peers who have committed to learning the language over time. These are not practice exercises, but real stories shaped by imagination, effort, and the confidence to express ideas through writing. When children read stories written by other students, inspiration feels reachable—and the results of long-term learning become visible.At Motherly Notes Chinese School, an award-winning program, we believe language should be meaningful, relevant, and joyful. When learning is alive, students do more than study Chinese—they use it to communicate, create, and tell their stories. This collection reflects that belief in action.Guided by an outstanding education team and recognized through honors including awards from the University of Pennsylvania and the Jacobs Social Impact Awards, our program is built on depth, rigor, and purpose. Each volume in this series offers a window into what sustained, high-quality Chinese learning can achieve.Whether read as literature, shared as inspiration, or treasured as a keepsake, this book invites young learners to imagine what they, too, may one day have to say. Read more