I believe the most important tradition in education is the art of storytelling. Stories connect us. They help us grow, learn about ourselves and develop empathy for the plight of others. Most importantly, they allow us to hope and dream.
When Michelle Law’s Miss Peony came along, I was excited to explore and analyse this story that unravels the singular migrant narrative through language, family and friendship, posing the question of what it means to be both Australian and to be Chinese – and all set against the entertaining background of a fictional beauty pageant.
