Cortney Chaffin Kim
Cortney Chaffin Kim is a professor of Asian art history and the author of the middle grade nonfiction book series Unearthing the Stories of Us. Her first book Fu Hao: China’s Warrior Queen was co-authored and illustrated by Ellen Larson. Cortney lives in the Midwest with her husband, son, and their cat Ziggy Stardust.
Unearthing the Stories of Us
Unearthing the Stories of Us
When archaeologists discovered the tomb of a fearsome warrior queen and priestess, they revealed a trove of riches buried for thousands of years. Gleaming bronze food and drinking vessels decorated with mythological horned creatures. Jade treasures in the shapes of crouching tigers and elegant cranes. Ancient writing on animal bones and turtle shells that reveal fascinating clues about life long ago in Shang dynasty China. In this Unearthing the Stories of Us book, uncover the story of one of ancient China’s most powerful women—Fu Hao.
About Unearthing the Stories of Us
for educators and families
Unearthing the Stories of Us is a new middle-grade nonfiction series for readers between the ages of 8 and 12 and their families who want to learn about incredible creators and changemakers in world history.
Our first book in the series, Fu Hao: China’s Warrior Queen, is a gorgeous, fully illustrated volume about a powerful warrior queen and priestess who lived over 3,000 years ago in ancient China.
Unearthing the story of someone who lived so long ago is like solving a mystery. It requires piecing together fragments of the past, revealed through archaeological discoveries, artifacts, historical writings, and technological innovations.
In this colorful book, readers will journey through time to explore Fu Hao’s China and learn about life during the Shang dynasty. They will uncover fascinating facts about early Chinese writing and how a mystery around dragon bones led to the discovery of Fu Hao’s tomb. Readers will investigate the remarkable treasures excavated from her tomb and delve into their significance and the ancient technologies used to craft them, and more!
Fu Hao: China’s Warrior Queen includes engaging activities, a pronunciation key, definitions for new words, and discussion questions, making this book accessible and fun for young readers.