Coming summer 2029!
It is a dream to announce this THREE-BOOK deal! My first graphic novel series, and a chance to work with my brilliant friend Maya Tatsukawa. IZZY AND WOLFI is an ode to the daily wonders of childhood. For so long, I have yearned for more stories that capture Asian families through the lens of joy, beyond extraordinary struggles or overcoming, beyond extraordinary excellence or tiger parents. Those are important stories (YES!). At the same time, I craved more narratives where Asian kids get to be JUST KIDS.
Make what you wish to see in the world. This series is that for me. And I can’t wait to share it with ALL of you!
Coming fall 2027!
I am teaming up again with my editor Laura Godwin at Henry Holt/Macmillan. This time with a story that sets the record straight on what truly happened at the zodiac race, retelling this traditional folklore from the perspective of its misunderstood winner—the gutsy, the precocious, the hilarious RAT! Thrilled to collaborate with the masterful illustrator Aki to bring this tale to life.
LAOLAO’S DUMPLINGS
“Moving…” — Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
“Superb…” — Horn Book Magazine, starred review
“Great Reads” selection — National Book Festival (Library of Congress)
“Exquisitely detailed…” — Shelf Awareness
“Joy so big…” — BookPage
“A satisfying full circle…” — Kirkus Reviews
Original Art Show selection — Society of Illustrators
Millie loves to help LaoLao cook, especially her favorite dish. Dumplings! They gather fresh ingredients from Chinatown. Chives from Auntie Lim, shrimp from Uncle Lee, and juicy, fragrant lychees that make their days together so sweet.
As the seasons change, LaoLao feels more and more tired, too tired to make dumplings. But can Millie make them without LaoLao? And will her dumplings come out delicious, and make LaoLao happy, too?
Full of humor, heart, and wholly original illustrations, this story is a timeless celebration of family, food, community, and the different ways we share love.
FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS, FOREVER
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Indie Next Pick
Best of the year (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)
Oregon Book Award Winner
A picture book about immigration, the infinite impact of friendship, and passing on love and kindness around the world. FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS, FOREVER richly captures the Lunar New Year celebration, the art of Chinese paper cutting, and the journey of a child finding her way.
Illustrated by Lynn Scurfield
Illustrated by Lynn Scurfield
Illustrated by Lynn Scurfield
Illustrated by Lynn Scurfield
Illustrated by Lynn Scurfield
AMAZING
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ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS WHO INSPIRE US ALL
“Thoughtful and comprehensive…” — Kirkus Reviews
“Uplifting…” — School Library Journal
Featured on CBS Mornings, ABC News, and NBC News
A beautifully illustrated picture book highlighting the achievements of many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have made invaluable contributions to the world.
Inclusivity sets this book apart in its exploration of thirty-six important figures, who have shaped life-altering policy, made indelible marks on pop culture, and achieved their greatest dreams—paving the way for future generations to make lasting change.
