This series is based on stories written originally in Spanish by Blain Ray, creator of the teaching method of TPRS — Teaching Proficiency through Reaching and Story-telling. Widely used in USA, TPRS helps students learn vocabulary and develop communication skills through interesting stories and simulated real-life situations.
Susan Zhang, a Chinese teacher of Shanghai American School, has rich experience in teaching at an international school and has been involved in a number of teaching training programs. She has published two books of I Like Studying Chinese series, Mary in Shanghai and Poor Anna. She also published a textbook used by middle school students-- I Love Learning Chinese.