Mini Page: Meet Author Grace Lin

Grace Lin won a 2010 Newbery Honor Book award for “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.” She has written and illustrated several books for kids.

Grace Lin said she has loved to read and write books since she was a young child. She was always interested in art. She joined a writing club and worked on the school newspaper when she was in junior high.

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"Census trend: Minorities becoming the new majority," headlined a recent News-Journal article. That story, about the initial results of United States Census 2010, reported dramatic changes in the racial makeup of America's population over the 10 years since the last official census was taken.

As Census 2010 results became available, The News-Journal reported statistics for the nation as well as locally. Take a look at statistics for many of local minority groups while you think about the effects these growing populations might have upon your area, such as in government, community services, local businesses and schools.

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The multi-lingual Amon family shares a moment around the living room table playing word games. (Photo: News-Journal/Brian Myrick)