📺 The Snow Queen (USSR, 1957) — based on H. C. Andersen’s classic fairy tale (1844) Thank you to @Alex Understated for another gem! An interesting fact: this film inspired renowned Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki to pursue animation. Now reimagined with an international ESL students’ dub, it features the voices of three young performers: the daughters and a student of the LME community members. A round of applause for our cast: Kamila, Coach @Gulya Karimova's daughter Ece, @Fulya Acun's daughter Anna He, @Mina Min's student @Victoria Li @Jiyeon Song @Ayako Emi @Tracy Tracy @Moxa Xie @Xinxin Zhang @Daisy Chan @Evelyne Vincent @Taisei Koshida @Ryo Takayama @Yulong Deng @Alex Understated 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 WATCH IT HERE! But if you don't have access YET, you can watch it below, too 👇🏻

@Mariel Liang Happy Birthday!!! You are SUCH a VALUABLE member to our community and it's a GREAT HONOR to wish you the BEST on your SPECIAL DAY!!! We love you, Mariel!! Happy Birthday^^

@Denise Zhang I wish you lots of happiness and success, just for your new year! How old are you, little pretty girl? Stevie Wonder Happy Birthday

THE NEW YORK TIMES A Day in the Life of New York City’s Young Chess Stars Children from New York schools are consistently winning national chess championships, and programs dedicated to teaching young people the game are booming. 🧐 Questions 1. Did you play chess ? 2. Do you think chess is a cerebral sport, or is it just a game for school? 3. If you had a choice, would you rather play chess or a video game?

🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing Mentor, @Gulistan Asan ! 🎉 Wishing you a day full of good vibes, laughter, and all the things that make you happy. Your smile, beauty, energy, and support , make a real difference for all of us. We truly appreciate everything you do.❤️ Hope this year brings you even more success, joy, and unforgettable moments. You deserve it all! 🌟 Enjoy your day to the fullest! 🥳