Why We Exist
Language opens new ways of seeing the world.
Cultural experiences help children connect with their own stories—and discover those of others.
Yet meaningful opportunities for bilingual learning and cultural exploration are often difficult to find in everyday public spaces.
We help make those experiences more accessible, welcoming, and part of community life.
The People Behind the Work
Program Leads
Pittsburgh Storytimes: Ms.JJ ｜ Ge Huang
Chicago Storytimes: Xin Wang ｜ Lijuan Kang
Sprout Pack: Ge Huang | Zhimeng Xia
Sprout Pack Audio: Ge Huang ｜ Sina Lin
Chinese Bookshelf - Library Partnerships: Ge Huang ｜ Zhimeng Xia
Culture Events - Little Ambassadors : Fan Fan
Culture Events: Ge Huang ｜ Nicole Xu| Yijing Yang
Chinese Bookshelf – Little Free Libraries : Ge Huang ｜ Yuting Xu
Culture Events - CNY kit: Ge Huang ｜ Ms.JJ
Pittsburgh Book Circulation: Bin Shu ｜ Zhimeng Xia
Operations & Support
Social Media: Yijing Yang
Development : Congzhe Xu (Outreach) | Zhimeng Xia (Grant Writing)
Finance: Shufen Chen
Technology: Sina Lin
Photography & Videography: Sina Lin
Special Support: Yu Guo
Meet Our Volunteers
Ge Huang
Zhimeng Xia
Nicole Xu
Xin Wang
Lijuan Kang
Yijing Yang
Ms.JJ
Shufen Chen
Fan Fan
Sina Lin
Yu Guo
