Jenny Liao, who grew up speaking Cantonese with her parents, writes about her experience with first-language attrition, the process of forgetting a first or native language: “Can I call myself Chinese if I barely speak the language?” https://t.co/Wz1kj4g6SF
“No one prepared me for the heartbreak of losing my first language,” Jenny Liao writes. “My first language, Cantonese, is the only one I share with my parents, and, as it slips from my memory, I also lose my ability to communicate with them.” https://t.co/xt6LAAv0Bh
A very nice review for Career Day @KirkusReviews 🥹
“Liao lovingly weaves together the threads of immigrant life and allows Zia to take the initiative to solve the problem in a thoroughly modern way. This rich and multifaceted story is a perfect fit.”
https://t.co/8WMAXVM95K
ALL THAT TO SAY….Donut and Beignet never miss!! Get in on this 🔥deal on the book before it ends on Friday 4/19!! 🤑 And as always, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support❤️ 6/6
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I wrote this story to highlight the many sides of immigrant life, and showcase a young child finding pride in her mother’s career, even though it’s different from the careers of other parents. 5/6
Hi Los Angeles, what are you doing May 4th? I’m celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a storytime reading of Everyone Loves Lunchtime but Zia and signing books at the Festival of AAPI Books, hosted by @belcantobooks@LBCityLibrary in Long Beach! Come see me from 1:30-3:30pm!
Language is a critical part of our heritage and identity. This story celebrates the beauty of embracing your first language, even if you live and learn through a second one. I can’t wait to share it with you!
⭐️ COVER REVEAL!⭐️
Zia is back! EVERYONE LOVES CAREER DAY BUT ZIA is a story about a Chinese American girl who proudly translates for her mom, helping her to demonstrate her skill as a seamstress on Career Day at school.
Releases July 2, 2024 @KnopfBFYR@randomhousekids
A very happy new year!!! With You in Spirit, a picture book about a young child honoring her grandfather during Qing Ming, is coming spring 2026 🥳
This is my third picture book that will be published and I’m so honored to be working with @lunartcy19 💕