Complete a short 2-3-page paper for Shanghai Girls. Write about what you liked about the book.

How did this historical novel help you to understand women and immigration? Shanghai Girls makes a powerful statement about the mistreatment of Chinese immigrants to the United States.

Were you surprised about any of the details related to immigration? Describe the three places where May and Pearl lived their livesShanghai, Angel Island, China City, and Chinatown. 

What do you think the author Lisa See was trying to say about the notion of home.  Write about the family and the sisters relationship to one another. 

What are the issues faced by immigrants moving to America?