Read about the adventures of an "excited expat family living in China". Although they have relocated in 2016 the blog is still a great source of insights and interesting stories. Check it out here:
"East meets west" by Yang Liu is a great book where she describes differences in a very simple yet creative way. As she uses easy to understand pictograms, the book can be an opener for an intercultural discussion.
03
Book
Qui Xiaolong writes exciting crime novels in which Chief Inspector Chen investigates the old and new Shanghai. He also gives us an insight into the socialist life of Chinese coinage, Chinese poetry and the history of China. Very recommendable!
04
Blog
Smart Shanghai - it's maybe not a secret, but a great source for up to date information about events in the city.