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Tonight, we'll read a story from a short story collection titled,

Mrs. Spring Fragrance, written by Sui Sinfar, published in 1912.

The story we will read about two children who find themselves lost in a magical forest

was originally titled, the banishment of Ming and Mai.

The author Sui Sinfar was a pen name of Chinese, British, Canadian, American writer, Edith Maud Eden.

The work is notable for being the earliest book of fiction, published in the United States

by an author of Chinese descent.

Let's get cozy, close your eyes, relax your body into the softness of your bed.

Now, take a few deep breaths.

Many years ago, in the beautiful land of China,

there lived a rich and benevolent man named Chan Austin.

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