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Charlotte Chinese Story Time Honored with the 2025 Best Cultural Leadership Award

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Charlotte Chinese Story Time is proud to announce that our organization has been awarded the 2025 Best Cultural Leadership Award by the Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC). The award was presented during the annual Best Asian Business Awards Gala held on November 6, 2025, at The Casey by Beau Monde in Charlotte.


This distinguished recognition highlights organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and impact in cultural education, community engagement, and cross-cultural initiatives across the Carolinas.


Advancing Cultural Education and Early Literacy

Since its establishment, Charlotte Chinese Story Time has been committed to its mission to:

  • Cultivate cultural awareness

  • Foster children’s language development

  • Promote early literacy


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Over the past several years, the organization has expanded from a small community story time into a multifaceted cultural and educational program serving families across the Charlotte area. Through monthly story sessions, bilingual online classes, cultural workshops, holiday celebrations, and Chinese Poetry recitation contests, Charlotte Chinese Story Time has created meaningful opportunities for children to explore language, culture, and identity in an engaging and supportive environment.


Left: Lucy Wu, Middle: Jenny, Right: Nina Chen
Left: Lucy Wu, Middle: Jenny, Right: Nina Chen

Recognition at the Awards Gala

Founder and President Jenny Zhan attended the ceremony with family members and board representatives to accept the award on behalf of the organization. The event brought together community leaders, businesses, and cultural organizations to celebrate achievements within the Asian and Asian-American communities.



Impact on the Charlotte Community

Charlotte Chinese Story Time has served hundreds of families through its educational and cultural programs. By providing accessible early literacy experiences, celebrating cultural diversity, and fostering connection among families of all backgrounds, the organization has played a meaningful role in strengthening multicultural understanding within the greater Charlotte region.


Looking Ahead

Charlotte Chinese Story Time will continue expanding its programs in 2026, including:

  • Enhanced bilingual and cultural storytelling events

  • Community cultural fairs and holiday festivals

  • Educational workshops and youth leadership activities

  • Continued collaboration with local libraries, schools, and cultural organizations


About Charlotte Chinese Story Time

Charlotte Chinese Story Time is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Chinese language learning, cultural awareness, and early literacy for children and families in the Charlotte region. Through interactive programs and community events, the organization seeks to create joyful, inclusive, and meaningful experiences that celebrate cultural diversity.


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