NEWS, APPEARANCES, AND EVENTS:
Check back regularly for an updated schedule of my events!
November 6 2020: Author, Teacher, and Podcast Host of Chalk and Ink interviews me on life as a teacher and writer. I talk about how one influences the other, how to keep creativity, playfulness, and passion at the forefront of both, and sprinkle in plenty of tips, as well! Check it out!
August 3 2020: I had the honor of joining one of my author heroes, Grace Lin, on her Kids Ask Authors podcast to answer the question, "What books have you been reading when you were 7 years old?" Have a listen!
July 16 2020: I joined author Josh Funk on his new Instagram Live Show to talk about books, inspiration behind my writing, writing tips, and more fun things. Have a listen!
July 2 2020: PICTURE BOOK NEWS! My next picture book, SOMETIMES LOVE, with Joy Hwang Ruiz, published by Penguin/Dial is announced in Publishers Weekly's Children's Bookshelf!
June 2020: GRANDPA GRUMPS is being published in French from Scholastic Canada Ltd. 9/15/20! GRAND-PAPA GROGNON is incroyable! Pre-order is available now :-)
May 21 2020: CHAPTER BOOK NEWS! My forthcoming funny chapter book series featuring the magic-loving, mayhem making TEENY HOUDINI, with Zoe Si is announced in Publishers Weekly's Children's Bookshelf!
May 2020: I participated on a Family Matters Panel talking about GRANDPA GRUMPS! Tune in for a fun chat, ask questions, and help us celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
I can't wait for the day that I'll be able to share GRANDPA GRUMPS with you in person at a face-to-face event! But until then, please enjoy this special Barnes & Noble Storytime Online featured on their Youtube channel, where I read the book aloud to you and your family!
In light of everyone's situation due to COVID-19, HarperKids is hoping to entertain little readers at home and keep them inspired, so they're posting videos of authors & illustrators reading their books on their YouTubeKids channel. Here's a video of me reading ONE HUG!
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March 2020: I get interviewed on The Children's Book Podcast by Matthew Winner to talk about One Hug and Grandpa Grumps! Listen in for a fun conversation!