Happy Year of the Snake!!
Little Lotus Seed Comic
Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations for many East and Southeast Asian cultures! This year, we welcome the Year of the Snake, starting on January 29.
Fun fact: back in ancient China, there used to be a nighttime curfew! During the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), the capital cities of Chang'an (长安) and Luoyang (洛阳) had to shut down their markets, and all the city gates were locked at night. People couldn’t go out after dark, and if you did, you could get punished by flogging. Ouch!
However, during Lunar New Year, the curfews would be lifted! The cities lit up with colorful lanterns, and the markets stayed open all night long.
Little Lotus Seed Dictionary:
Xīnnián kuàilè (新年快乐) - Happy New Year
Xièxiè (谢谢) - Thank you
What is a scented sachet (香囊)?
A Chinese scented sachet is a cute little pouch that has a long history going all the way back to the Shang dynasty (1600 - 1046 BCE) and the Zhou dynasty (1046 BCE - 256 CE). Inside, you usually find a nice mix of spices, dried flowers, or herbs. It’s like a portable perfume that also doubles as a trendy fashion accessory!
Happy Year Of Snake to you all!!
我祝大家坨年快樂，萬事如意，龍馬精神!
Gallery Nucleus's online charity art show for Los Angeles wildfire relief.
January 25 - March 25, 2025
Gallery Nucleus is hosting an online charity art show to support those impacted by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. Many local artists are going through tough times right now, and we want to lend a helping hand. That's why 100% of the proceeds from all artwork sales will be donated to provide relief for these artists in need.
I’ve contributed three original pieces featuring Marshmallow and Jordan from the graphic novel. The best part? Many of the artworks are being offered at discounted prices, making it even easier for you to join in and support this important effort.
I invite you to check out the collections by clicking the link. I hope you find something that speaks to you while helping our community during this challenging time. Your support means the world!
I’m super happy to see the Kid-Lit Community keep on growing! I’m having such a blast meeting new Kid-lit friends and reconnecting with old ones! It makes me so happy!
BOB'S SHEA-NANIGANS!
- Yes! You can look like me!LEARNING COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
- On Bande Dessinée and The Ninth ArtBOOKS FOR BLACK KIDS
- 34 Banned Books by Black Authors for High School, Young Adults, and BeyondIN THE LOOM ROOM Jackie Thomson - The purpose of a sketchbook and some early January reading
DOODLE MAIL Gina Perry - Snowy Owl Friends
There is only animal I'm afraid of (completely irrationally) and it's a snake. Something about their legless-ness freaks out. So let this be the year of facing my fears. :D Lovely art, Alina!
Thank you for your support!