NEW Activity Book!!

Celebrate Asian American History with a book!

I'm thrilled to announce that I've launched my very first Activity Book! It's a super fun project that I collaborated on with some very talented illustrators and comic book artists in the industry. The book pays homage to the Asian American pioneers and historical places in Florida that have played a significant role in shaping the state. Some of the biggest names in the industry, like Jim Lee, Stan Sakai, Gene Lune Yang, and Leuyen Phan, have contributed their art to this project, and I'm honored to be a part of it.

I had a lot of fun creating this shark coloring page!

The activity book is designed for young readers in grades K to 5 and has tons of fun activities, including coloring pages, connect-the-dot games, word games, and puzzles. You can have a blast while learning some really cool historical facts!

If you'd like to get your hands on a copy, all you need to do is donate $25 to Make US Visible Florida, and you can place your order online. Your contribution will not only get you a copy of the book but will also help print more books and spread the word in K-12 schools. Let's inspire communities through storytelling and art!

I've been spending a lot of time reading for my graphic novel research. I just finished the manuscript, so I've been able to take a breather and enjoy some fun reading again. I'd love to share some recent books I picked up!

From the top left to right:

• LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORY - Written by Gene Luen Yang, illustrated by Leuyen Pham

• SAY MY NAME - Written by Joanna Ho, illustrated by Khoa Le

• TO CHANGE A PLANET - Written by Christina Soontornvat, illustrated by Rachelle Jamepour Bell

• A STONE IS A STORY - Written by Barnard Booth, illustrated by Marc Martine

• THE BEAR AND THE MOON - Written by Matthew Burgess, illustrated by Catia Chien

• IT BEGAN WITH LEMONADE - Written by Gideon Sterer, illustrated by Lian Cho

WOOHOO! And, I also get to catch up with my Substack reading!

Mocculere’s letters by

mocculere

- My year in art materials

Melissa - Jane’s Tea Break by

Melissa-Jane Fogarty (Nguyen)

- When you can't wait around for inspiration to find you

Inkygirl by

Debbie Ridpath Ohi

- Picture Books 101 (Part 7): A tip for conveying authentic character emotions in your art

For the fun of it by

ashlyn

- For the Fun of It - Easy DIY Die Cut Stickers

Learning Comics & Graphic Novels by

Maple Lam

- Monkey King Comics: The More, The Merrier!

Creativi-Tea Time by

Eliza Wheeler

Wheeler - 5. The Noise of Failure Growing Beautiful

Secret Sketchbook by

Nanette Regan

- Tin Lions

I am always on the lookout for new books to read.

What are you reading right now? Share in the comment!