My debut book available for purchase!
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My debut book available for purchase! ~
Why Mei Literary Works?
Mei Literary Works is an independent writing service that captures the illustrative and evocative writings of Melody Wang, a young entrepreneur and author in the Greater Philadelphia area. Melody strives to bring the beauty of culture and immigration to the light through her work and showcase the stunning stories of ethnic groups all across the United States, if only we are willing to listen.
Chinatown Legacies Testimonials
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"The photography is clean and stunning, and the composition of this work of art blew me away! It's vivid and emotional and an absolute must read!"
-J.T.
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"Chinatown Legacies is such an inspiring firsthand view of the beauty of Chinatown! Its pictures and definitions make it accessible to all readers regardless of their familiarity with Chinatown. The perfect coffee table book!"
-M.P.
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"Through its poetic writing and captivating pictures, Chinatown Legacies has reminded me vividly of the beauty of cultural identity."
-A.M.
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"A beautifully vivid book that weaves its way through the bustling streets of enchanting Chinatown! A gem that unveils its heritage, culture, and community."
-N.K.
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"Flipping through the pages as someone who has immigrant parents, I truly felt like I was heard and finally recognized. I encourage anyone, regardless of background, to flip through these colorful pages and listen to their stories."
-Z.T.
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"I truly enjoyed the photographs so much. Utterly captivating. They look so nice and really immerse you into the heartwarming and beautiful story."
-R.R.
Beautiful, bright pears found in the local Chinese market. They are wrapped in the Chinese word for blessing and fortune: 福
Chinese styled artifacts are hung next to an ancient Chinese phrase for legacy, found in a Chinatown tea shop: 百年传人
Chinatown's majestic arches welcome visitors and locals alike, proclaiming "Philadelphia's Chinatown": 费城華埠
Freshly baked bread buns (面包) are put on display each morning in the local Chinatown bakery just as the sun rises!