**TEENY HOUDINI THE DISAPPEARING ACT is nominated by Washington Library Association for the 2025 Washington State Otter Award* -Otter Award, Washington Library Association School & Library Division, 2024
October 31, 2023: Publishers Weekly Rights Reports announces CHANG'E ON THE MOON, the first picture book in the Everlasting Tales collection, which follows the legend of one of China's most celebrated figures: the Moon Goddess. Gloriously gracing bookshelves everywhere September 3, 2024!
YABC interview I chat with YA Books Central about how a "little bit of light--brought on by backyard bunnies, was the seed that grew into HOPE IS A HOP," more about the book, and more. Check it out!
Romper HOPE IS A HOP is featured among 24 Children's Easter Books to Read
Brightly HOPE IS A HOP is included in Brightly's Best Easter Books for Kids List
MaiStoryBook (Blog) HOPE IS A HOP is featured on MaiBookStory's Diverse Spring Books list!
Library Mom HOPE IS A HOP makes LibraryMom's Perfect Picture Books for Easter List!
Some the Wiser An excellent ist of Favorite Easter Books for Kids that includes HOPE IS A HOP!
GoodreadswithRonna HOPE IS A HOP makes this collection of Best Easter Books for Children
All Done Monkey Blog features HOPE IS A HOP on this fabulous list of New Spring Books Kids Will Love
Happily Ever Elephants HOPE IS A HOP is featured as one of 15+ Cute Bunny Books for Kids!
Babies to Bookworms inclues HOPE IS A HOP on their recommended list of New Easter Books for Kids
Storytime Secrets does a lovely review and recommendation of HOPE IS A HOP on their rundown of Easter Books
March 21, 2023: Listen to an interview on The Children's Book Podcast where I talk about GRUMPY NEW YEAR, the story behind the story, being grumpy, and connecting with family! Classroom ready to listen to, along with a full episode transcript, book information, discussion questions, and notable quotes from our interview.
April 23, 2023: picture book panel at Books of Wonder, NYC, to celebrate HOPE IS A HOP!
April 23, 2023: picture book panel at Books of Wonder, NYC, to celebrate HOPE IS A HOP!
January 14, 2023, New York City: We welcomed the Lunar New Year at the Museum of Chinese in America in NYC with a special storytime, drawing, and book signing of GRUMPY NEW YEAR with both me and Xindi! Learn more here
Glowing Reviews for Teeny Houdini: "Bright and funny...Bessie Lee is a hilarious, delightfully imperfect narrator, and the family dynamics are kind and true. Proof that the smallest stature can contain a huge imagination and an even bigger heart." -Booklist
“Teeny Bessie is a big hit….with the flair of Junie B. Jones, playing the precocity card at every turn, while Si’s generous line illustrations glory in the physical mess and tested nerves that trail in Bessie’s wake. Carefully curated vocabulary and repetition make this early chapter book an accessible step-up from easy readers...Expect sequels to be in demand.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Engaging . . . high energy . . . mischief and mishaps abound . . . Short, episodic chapters move quickly alongside Si’s stylized illustrations of the protagonist’s ethnically inclusive community and domestic life, making Bessie Lee’s forthcoming exploits ones to look forward to.” - Publishers Weekly