Arlene Mosel
Arlene Mosel
Arlene Mosel was born in 1921 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was an accomplished author and storyteller known for her engaging children's books and her ability to bring folklore and cultural stories to life. Mosel's work often celebrated traditional tales and aimed to inspire a love of storytelling in young readers.
Personal Name: Arlene Mosel
Birth: 27 August 1921
Death: May 1996
Arlene Mosel Books
(2 Books)
The book tells the story of a Chinese boy with a long name who fell into a well. It is a sort of origin myth about why Chinese names are so short today (wikipedia)
The story is set in "Old Japan." The title character likes to laugh ("Tee-he-he-he") and make rice dumplings.