The Jin Jin the Dragon Series

Jin Jin

Q: What is Jin Jin and Rain Wizard?

Jin Jin and Rain Wizard is an illustrated volume in the Jin Jin the Dragon series — a story of courage and wonder for young readers.

and Rain Wizard

A Children’s Book by Grace Chang

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NYPL Collection

Permanent Archive · Library for the Performing Arts

Golden Angel Author

15th Chinese American Film Festival

Third Generation

Chang Xiang Sheng Dynasty Heritage

Published Series

Hardcover · English · Illustrated

Permanent Collection

Held in the New York Public Library

Jin Jin the Dragon has been selected for the permanent collection of the New York Public Library — one of the world’s leading research libraries. The inclusion recognizes the series as a work of lasting cultural and literary significance in children’s literature.

Inside the Book

Where heritage meets
imagination

Jin Jin is a young dragon who doesn’t yet know how powerful he really is. Through vivid illustration and heartfelt storytelling, the series follows Jin Jin as he discovers his own courage, learns the value of his heritage, and finds that the greatest magic comes from within.

The story draws from the real-life legacy of the Chang family — four generations of performers who shaped Chinese entertainment across six political regimes and two continents. Grace Chang translated that legacy into a form that speaks directly to children: a dragon who carries the fire of his ancestors.

Author Grace Chang

Genre Children’s Literature

Format Hardcover

Language English

Recognition NYPL Permanent Collection

Series Jin Jin the Dragon

From the Author

Grace Chang

“Every family has a dragon. Ours breathed fire across six regimes, two continents, and four generations of artists. I wrote Jin Jin so that fire would never go out.”

Grace Chang is a Chinese-American writer, actress, and filmmaker. She has appeared in The Joy Luck Club and the independent film The Accordionist, won the Golden Angel Award at the 15th Chinese American Film Festival, and holds a Master’s in Film Directing from the School of Visual Arts. Jin Jin the Dragon is her first published book series.

The Author’s World

From Stage to Page

Portrait

Grace Chang performing traditional Chinese stage art with umbrella

Stage Performance

Red Carpet Premiere

Grace Chang directing in a recording studio

Behind the Camera

Grace Chang with a display of her Jin Jin the Dragon books at Barnes and Noble Jr.

Barnes & Noble Jr.

Story Time

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Grace Chang in an embroidered costume reading to children at Barnes and Noble

Readings & Signings

Bringing Jin Jin
to Life

Grace brings the world of Jin Jin to young audiences at readings, school visits, and book signings across the country. Dressed in traditional Chinese attire, she connects with children through live storytelling that turns every event into an experience.

Each appearance is a bridge between cultures — children discover a story rooted in Chinese heritage while meeting characters and adventures that feel like their own.

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Frequently Asked

Jin Jin the Dragon — Questions & Answers

What is Jin Jin the Dragon?

Jin Jin the Dragon is a children’s book series by Grace Chang following a young dragon who discovers courage, heritage, and the magic of believing in yourself. It was born from four generations of a Chinese performing-arts dynasty.

Who wrote Jin Jin the Dragon?

Grace Chang — a Chinese-American writer, actress, and filmmaker, third generation of the Chang dynasty and daughter of xiangsheng grand master Chang Baoting (常宝霆).

Is Jin Jin the Dragon in a library?

Yes. The Jin Jin the Dragon series is held in the permanent collection of the New York Public Library.

What is Jin Jin and Rain Wizard?

Jin Jin and Rain Wizard is an illustrated volume in the Jin Jin the Dragon series — a story of courage and wonder for young readers.