Places I’ll Be

Below are the events I’ll be attending to present my books. Some are in-person, some are virtual. Either way, I hope to meet you at one of these occasions soon!

  • Storytime at the Taiwanese American Cultural Festival

    May 13, 2023, 10-4pm (reading time TBD)

    The West Coast's largest Taiwanese American celebration is back and in person on Saturday, May 13th in San Francisco’s Union Square! Join us from 10AM - 4PM for a free and family-friendly festival showcasing Taiwanese culture, food, entertainment, activities and more.

    Since 1993, the Taiwanese American Cultural Festival has grown into an annual landmark event for the Bay Area community, drawing thousands of visitors from all over the world to experience Taiwan’s unique cultural heritage and to recognize the contributions of Taiwanese Americans today.

  • Reading + Signing at Mitchell Park Library

    May 20, 2023, 11-12pm
    Mitchell Park Library
    Palo Alto

    I’ll be talking about IT’S BOBA TIME FOR PEARL LI! at Mitchell Park Library. Come by, and stop by afterwards for a snack at local library’s Ada’s Cafe for 10% off of Twrl Tea.

  • Reading + Signing at Ponyo Foods

    May 20, 2023, 2-3pm PT
    Ponyo Foods
    403 Broadway
    Millbrae, CA 94030

    Ponyo Foods curates artisan snacks & drinks, many from Asia, and they will be hosting an in-person reading of my books alongside free samples of local drink company Twrl Tea. Books will be available to purchase at the store, so come by for storytime, snacks, and book signing!

Places I’ve Been

Here are little reminders of events I’ve had the fortune of being a part of. Please feel free to reach out if you’re interested in having me at your school, library, or bookstore for a reading.

  • Book launch party for IT'S BOBA TIME FOR PEARL LI!

    March 4th, 2023, 11am PT
    Linden Tree Books
    265 State Street
    Los Altos, California 94022

    Come to my launch party for my debut middle grade novel, IT'S BOBA TIME FOR PEARL LI!, published by Quill Tree Books/ @harperkids and on book shelves 2/28.. We'll talk crafts, tech, entrepreneurship, and yes, there will be free boba (with kid-friendly flavors - yum!) from @BobaGuys. 😉🧋

  • Lunar New Year Reading with author Lily LaMotte!

    January 21st, 2023, 11AM PT
    Books, Inc - Palo Alto
    855 El Camino Real #74
    Palo Alto, CA 94301

    Join me and graphic novel author, Lily LaMotte, in a special story time of our debut picture books, HOW WE SAY I LOVE YOU and CHLOE’S LUNAR NEW YEAR! Come help us celebrate family love around this beloved holiday with crafts, raffles, food, and a short reading.

  • Book launch party for my debut picture book, HOW WE SAY I LOVE YOU

    December 10, 2022, 11am PT
    Linden Tree Books
    265 State Street
    Los Altos, California 94022

    Come join me for the book launch party for my debut picture book, HOW WE SAY I LOVE YOU! Get your copies a few days early by pre-ordering via Linden Tree and selecting “In Store Pickup” or coming in person. We’ll have snacks, a reading, crafts, and book signing. Can’t wait to see you there!

  • School Visits for HOW WE SAY I LOVE YOU or IT'S BOBA TIME FOR PEARL LI!

    I love doing school visits, so please do reach out if you’re interested in having me at your school to discuss availability and honorariums/minimum book orders.

Places I’ll Be

Below are the events I’ll be attending to present my books. Some are in-person, some are virtual. Either way, I hope to meet you at one of these occasions soon!

  • Book launch party for my debut picture book, HOW WE SAY I LOVE YOU

    December 10, 2022, 11am PT
    Linden Tree Books
    265 State Street
    Los Altos, California 94022

    Come join me for the book launch party for my debut picture book, HOW WE SAY I LOVE YOU! Get your copies a few days early by pre-ordering via Linden Tree and selecting “In Store Pickup” or coming in person. We’ll have snacks, a reading, crafts, and book signing. Can’t wait to see you there!

  • Picture Book Holiday Event with NYC-based Books of Wonder (virtual)

    December 17, 2022, 10am PT/1pm ET

    I’m thrilled to be reading HOW WE SAY I LOVE YOU alongside with fellow children’s book author Megan Litwin, who will be reading TWINKLE TWINKLE WINTER NIGHT, at Book’s of Wonder’s Holiday Picture Books’ virtual event! Order these books via their website, and you’ll received signed book plates.

  • Lunar New Year Reading with author Lily LaMotte!

    January 21st, 2023, 11AM PT
    Books, Inc - Palo Alto
    855 El Camino Real #74
    Palo Alto, CA 94301

    Join me and graphic novel author, Lily LaMotte, in a special story time of our debut picture books, HOW WE SAY I LOVE YOU and CHLOE’S LUNAR NEW YEAR! Come help us celebrate family love around this beloved holiday with crafts, raffles, food, and a short reading.

  • HOW WE SAY I LOVE YOU Reading at Joy Culture Foundation

    January 29th, 2023, 11AM PT
    Joy Culture Foundation
    934 Santa Cruz Ave, Suite A
    Menlo Park, CA 94025

    I’ll be doing a bilingual book reading (Mandarin + English) at Joy Culture Foundation, a local non-profit that provides resources for families with children interested in Chinese literacy and culture. We’ll do a short craft activity and talk about ways we each express love to our families.