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Red the Article Here!Harry Shum Jr. (Glee, Grey's Anatomy), Shelby Rabara (Steven Universe) teach dance, confidence in new children’s book ‘Martee Dares to Dance’
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Check Out The List!May 29th, 2024
We are honored to be featured as one of the 37 Asian-Owned Businesses That Might Turn Into Your Favorite Brands!
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Listen to the Podcast!July 29th, 2024
Ty-Juana Taylor's new book "A Life of Song, the story of Ella Jenkins"
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Read The Article!March 26, 2024
GLOO BOOKS STRETCHES BOUNDARIES
Beginning with a picture book about appreciating global foods, an indie publisher builds a diverse catalog.
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Watch The SegmentMarch 4th, 2024
From Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks to Congressman John Lewis, many of us know or learned in school the names of those who led the way in the civil rights movement.
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Read the article!February 2, 2024
MEET DEBUT CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR DR. TY-JUANA TAYLOR
A Life of Song is a picture book about the musician Ella Jenkins. -
Watch the Segment!January 18, 2024
A Stillwater children's author hopes to inspire the youngest readers through her "Baby Go!" board book series.
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January 8, 2024
FROM LANDFILL TO ‘COMPOSTING FOR COMMUNITY’.
Martinez added the role of author to his environmental work, publishing “Composting for Community,” a children’s picture book that shares the importance of reducing waste, taking care of communities and our environment.
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Check Out the guide!December 12th, 2023
Pair 12 Children’s Books by Asian Authors
Asian books by Asian authors for the budding young bibliophile in your life.
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Check out the Feature!December 14th, 2023
Pair text The Best New Children’s Food Books of 2023 Inspire Young Minds and Bellies.
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Check Out the Guide!November 2023
Chrissy-selected, Chrissy-approved holiday gift list.
She’s your holiday gifting guru, ready with reco’s on all things kids and kitchen (plus a few other key categories).
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Read NowNovember 27th, 2023
For The Little In Your Life -"A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food" is a children's book written by Michelle Li. Li, a former anchor at New 3 Now, is a journalist in St. Louis who co-founded the Very Asian Foundation.
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Read NowNovember 1st, 2023
The Baby Go! Series is featured on Design Milk's 2023 Best Modern Gifts for Kids + Parents.
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Read NowJune 2nd, 2023 - California mom launches children’s books about Asian food to fight against ‘lunch shaming’
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Read NowNovember 29th, 2021
Today we’re pleased to invite Karen Chan to the WNDB blog to discuss her picture bookWhat’s That?,illustrated by Basia Tran.
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Read NowMay 29th, 2023
Former lawyer and mother of two creating a more just and compassionate future for kids through publishing company.
Former teacher promotes community composting with new educational book
Philadelphia mom pens children's book to teach kids about Vietnamese food, traditions.
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Read NowSeptember 28th, 2023
Writer JiaYing Grygiel talks to Gloo Books' Karen Chan on the importance of representation in kid lit—for kids, obviously, but for adults, too.
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June 2, 2023 - California mom launches children’s books about Asian food to fight against ‘lunch shaming’
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May 29th, 2023
Former lawyer and mother of two creating a more just and compassionate future for kids through publishing company.
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Read NowDecember 3rd, 2022
Inspired by a racist voicemail, TV anchor writes kids’ guide to Korean food. Michelle Li took the "Very Asian" complaint and ran with it.
A local mother decided to write a children's book celebrating her Asian background after getting "lunch shamed" during her childhood. "A Very Asian Guide" highlights Indian, Filipino and Vietnamese food.
Former KING 5 anchor Michelle Li is back in town and treats us to a sneak peek of her new book "A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food." #newdaynw
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Read the Full List of Winners2022
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food was selected as a Bookstagang best of 2022 in the category of Most Innovative Non Fiction.
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Read NowApril 21st, 2022
Two children’s books on Korean food, “A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food,” written by Michelle Li and illustrated by Sunnu Rebecca Choi, and “Kimchi, Kimchi Everyday,” written and illustrated by Erica Kim, combat the “lunchbox moment.”
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Listen to the Episode NowSeptember 20th, 2021
Dr. Dan interviews Karen Chan, a UCLA-educated former food blogger, attorney, mom, and founder of the new Gloo Books.
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Read NowOctober 20th, 2022 - Reporter who was called 'very Asian' writes kids book on Korean food to instill pride
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November 29th, 2021
Today we’re pleased to invite Karen Chan to the WNDB blog to discuss her picture bookWhat’s That?,illustrated by Basia Tran.
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Read NowDecember 3rd, 2021
BOOK PICKS: “WHAT’S THAT?” AND SOME “MISERABLE HOLIDAY STORIES”.
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food and a conversation with author Michelle Li
September 27th, 2022 - #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast
