Crystal Tai earned a Master's degree in Education Policy with coursework in Journalism from Stanford University in 2007. Since then, she has worked as a local news reporter in California, a communications specialist in the high tech sector, a YouTuber (via Crystal Blue Sky), and a freelance interpreter/translator. A bilingual and bi-cultural writer, Crystal has authored a few books that introduce Chinese culture to Westerners. Among them, A Poetic Portal to Chinese Culture has brought her a certificate of commendation from California's Santa Clara County government. Insights into Suzhou Gardens unprecedentedly analyzes all the fascinating features Suzhou gardens have in common. Chinese Couplets is the first-ever book that presents Chinese couplets in English as an art form. Yangzhou is an informative and intriguing travel guidebook. Seasonal Living with Splendid Poetry is the first bilingual book that explains how the 24 micro-seasons defined by ancient Chinese astronomers can promote environmental awareness today and contribute to modern seasonal living.
