This Reader & Family Guide accompanies the picture book My Grandparents Came From Toisan, China and is designed for teachers, librarians, and families exploring ancestry, immigration, and intergenerational storytelling. Through discussion prompts, gentle historical context, and creative activities, students learn about Toisan (Taishan), China — often called the “First Home of Overseas Chinese.” The guide introduces themes of family roots, migration, resilience, and cultural traditions such as Q