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"Julie Black Belt and its wonderful imagery are a great introduction for young readers into the world of
martial arts."
- Phillip Wong, 13-time national and international Wushu Grand Champion, and Zhang Hong Mei,
China's National Wushu Team, International Games Gold medalist.
"Such a great combination of stunning pictures and gripping story. I absolutely love the illustrations."
- Anna Tharyan, Toronto Public Library
"Evocative of graphic novels, the illustrations will catch readers' attention. They portray the range of
emotions that Julie and the other characters experience and also present the characters in 'action
shots, 'which will appeal to younger readers and draw them into the story. Many of the illustrations
are mid-action sequences that will give readers the impression that they are watching a movie instead
of reading a book with static pictures."
- CM magazine
"Idolizing the movie actress Brandy Wu, Julie confidently accepts her parents' offer to enroll in a kung
fu class in Oliver Chin's delightful Julie Black Belt: The Kung Fu Chronicles. But getting a black belt
won't be easy since her teacher says every beginner must start with a white one.
Julie wonders what her big screen idol would do...Find out through Charlene Chua's lively illustrations
in this engaging and empowering read."
- Audrey Magazine
"Practice makes perfect. That's what Julie learns in her beginning kung fu class along with lessons
about dedication and determination. (She thinks getting a black belt will be a snap.) San Francisco
author Oliver Chin writes a high-action story that encourages deep reflection despite the
action movie look."
- San Francisco Chronicle
martial arts."
- Phillip Wong, 13-time national and international Wushu Grand Champion, and Zhang Hong Mei,
China's National Wushu Team, International Games Gold medalist.
"Such a great combination of stunning pictures and gripping story. I absolutely love the illustrations."
- Anna Tharyan, Toronto Public Library
"Evocative of graphic novels, the illustrations will catch readers' attention. They portray the range of
emotions that Julie and the other characters experience and also present the characters in 'action
shots, 'which will appeal to younger readers and draw them into the story. Many of the illustrations
are mid-action sequences that will give readers the impression that they are watching a movie instead
of reading a book with static pictures."
- CM magazine
"Idolizing the movie actress Brandy Wu, Julie confidently accepts her parents' offer to enroll in a kung
fu class in Oliver Chin's delightful Julie Black Belt: The Kung Fu Chronicles. But getting a black belt
won't be easy since her teacher says every beginner must start with a white one.
Julie wonders what her big screen idol would do...Find out through Charlene Chua's lively illustrations
in this engaging and empowering read."
- Audrey Magazine
"Practice makes perfect. That's what Julie learns in her beginning kung fu class along with lessons
about dedication and determination. (She thinks getting a black belt will be a snap.) San Francisco
author Oliver Chin writes a high-action story that encourages deep reflection despite the
action movie look."
- San Francisco Chronicle
Julie dreams about being like her idol, Brandy Wu.
Julie imagines her ideal sifu (teacher)!
Kung Fu is not as easy as it seems!
Will Sifu help Julie get her next belt?
Kung Fu is not as easy as it seems!