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Janet L. Mintzer, President & CEO of Pearl S. Buck International, was appointed Honorary Director of Jiangsu University’s International Literature Center which holds an extensive collection of the literary works of Pearl S. Buck and an online Pearl S. Buck portal to promote study and research about her work and influence in China and around the world. Ms. Mintzer accepted the honor in person during a trip to China in which she led a group of 24 people on a Pearl S. Buck International Cultural Tour. The tour followed the footsteps of Pearl Buck in China and included a visit to four of Ms. Buck’s historic homes which are now tourist attractions. The group also attended the opening ceremonies for the new Pearl S. Buck Museum and Pearl S. Buck Park in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province. The highlight of the trip was visiting the Chongshi Girls School, which Pearl Buck attended as a child and where she served as a teacher as an adult. While at the school members of the group met with the children they sponsor, ensuring their continued education. Ms. Mintzer also serves as the Honorary Principal of the school. For more information about sponsoring a child through Pearl S. Buck International go to www.pearlsbuck.org/sponsor or to learn more about Pearl S. Buck International Cultural Tours go to www.pearlsbuck.org/culturaltour.