Thank you to Children's Bookshelf for this interview! Honored to be interviewed alongside wonderful authors about my forthcoming picture book, MY NAME IS LONG AS A RIVER, illustrated by Tara Anand (Penguin Workshop, May 28, 2024).
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We’re at a bookstore in Palo Alto buying books for our son and we found this amazing book.

It’s probably the first time in two decades in the US that I randomly find a book about Palestine and my culture that isn’t about politics.

What a difference celebrating culture makes.

I've dreamt of becoming a published author since I was a child flunking 4th grade because English was my second language. And now after 10 years in the query trenches, 7 failed MSs, +500 rejections later, I get to share the cover of my debut novel FIRST LOVE LANGUAGE💖💖💖

⭐️Mahalo for another STAR Kirkus Reviews !
So glad that you enjoyed LEI AND THE INVISIBLE ISLAND!

Folks—consider pre-ordering this Hawaiian-legend infused adventure about friendship, forgiveness, and finding our place today. It'll be a lovely surprise when it arrives in June!🥳

Looking for stories about finding your voice? Learn about the new middle grade novel SING IT LIKE CELIA and the inspiration behind it from author Mónica BUY SING IT LIKE CELIA Mancillas.

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Happy book birthday Sing It Like Celia! I can’t wait to release the KidLit Love episode with Mónica BUY SING IT LIKE CELIA Mancillas in a few weeks! Penguin Random House 🐧🏠📚

Thank you to Kathie at MG Book Village for having on the blog today!

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Could we imagine a world where this early review from a child can be more significant?

MY NAME IS LONG AS A RIVER, illustrated by Tara Anand (Penguin Workshop), releases on May 28th, 2024 and can be preordered wherever books are sold.

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Thrilled to announce my debut #picturebook MR. CHOW’S NIGHT MARKET is getting published!! The book is a love letter to my time living in Kaohsiung, and I can’t wait for it to be out in the world. Endlessly grateful to agent Emily Forney and editor Elizabeth Lee 🫶

So excited to be editing the whimsical origin story of the first Taiwanese Night Market by Emily Sun Li and illustrated by Yu-Ting Cheng!

I was thrilled to find out today that CRUSHING IT, which comes out in August, is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection. Libraries were such a huge part of my life growing up, and as a first-time author, this means a lot! Thank you @jrlibraryguild 💗

So excited to share the beautiful cover for AMERICA'S DREAMING!

I am thrilled to reveal the cover for In The Groves, my debut, out September 10th. Pre-order link in bio! Thank you to my inspiring editor Elizabeth Lee, my enthusiastic art director Taylor Abatiell, my agent @adriagoetz, & the entire team Penguin Kids @workshopbooks @penguinclass

I'll be presenting and signing books at Nancy Cory Elementary from 10am - 1pm on Saturday, April 13th alongside several wonderful authors and illustrators. Hope to see you there! (More presenters in the comments.)

Hello BookEnds friends! We're hosting another summer intern this year! And again, we're excited to be partnered with WeNeedDiverseBooks! ☀️

The listing has just gone live on our website, and we're super excited to review everyone's applications! Link in bio for how to apply!

Here's the clip of LEI's segment. See the full piece in my bio link, along with the link to The Week Junior's free article!

What a neat book list idea! 50 books for 50 states! So honored for LEI to rep Hawaiʻi and be listed with so many other fun stories. Time for a road trip!

Mark your calendars and don't forget to register for this amazing free virtual event! I'll be speaking with fellow debuts Megan Brennan, Ritu Hemnani, Jenna Lee-Yun (updates only; mostly on IG), Alex Thayer, and moderator Dr. Grace Gibson, PhD. Register here: slj.com/event/middle-g…

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✨CONTEST TIME!✨

📣I'm looking for 5 of Hawaiʻi's keiki to lead a book party with me! 📣

The leaders will be given a limited edition early copy of the second book in the series: 🏝️Lei and the Invisible Island🏝️ to read with their ‘ohana* before ANYONE else gets it!
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Tune in tonight to my special, “Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala” at 9/8c on CBS and Paramount+! You’re in for a treat 💕 #DollysPetGala