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22/05/2025

Best Mother’s Day gift - a handwritten version of .bao’s Boba Emotions book personalized based on what my kid has observed gives me various feelings 🥹

First of all, kudos to her Mandarin Immersion teacher for having this book in the classroom and teaching a unit on emotions ending in this Mother’s Day project.

Second, for my kiddo who needs extra support to get to grade level for Mandarin skills, composing and writing this many sentences of her own invention is a big effort!

Third, I know she’s observant and empathetic but I feel so seen by having these true situations that have made me happy, excited, tired, relaxed, mad, and sad this year in writing.

And I mean…those cute 🧋drawings with a cover character! Cherry on top!

Truly grateful!

12/07/2024

I’ve been reading this thriller almost exclusively at night during revenge bedtime procrastination (swipe for view with my red necklight to avoid disturbing my bedmate) and wow I haven’t read something this fast-paced in a long time!

Aspects I love that Taiwanese Chinese American author uniquely brings to this debut novel:
+ Authentic portrayal of gamer experience
+ Pinyin sprinkled in without translation feels like a secret layer just for my Duolingo-level Mandarin skills
+ The constantly unfolding mystery tickles my puzzle-loving brain
+ Set in the Pacific Northwest, feels familiar with what I know of tech in Seattle
+ Descriptions of the food they eat around town
+ Diverse characters and relationship styles
+ Uncanny throwback to my own experiences with my mom

Available now through all major booksellers and also available as audiobook. Thank you and for sending us advance copies!

03/02/2024

Taiwanese Pineapple cake brands taste test Round 2: Pan’s Cake, A-SHA Hello Kitty edition, and Round 1 winner Chia Te. Annie brought the first two back from Taiwan and Angela was curious about the Hello Kitty cakes on Target’s LNY cart, 16 for $15.

Verdict: We like Pan’s filling and Chia Te’s crust the best. A-SHA is fine for giving out to kids but won’t impress any foodies.

Level up: Kei in Taiwanese Home Cooking shared a tip to microwave your pineapple cakes, especially if you’re limited to imports outside Taiwan. 10-15 seconds is life-changing!

Happy new year on February 10! 🐉

09/12/2023

tl;dr Taiwanese American book club is awesome! Join us for ISLAND X in the new year: registration link in bio, get the book with early bird pricing by 12/31.

Early this year, I joined a few Taiwanese Americans in a small book club to read PEACH BLOSSOM SPRING by . It reminds me of GREEN ISLAND recounting a multi-generational family experience of recent Taiwanese history and PACHINKO following generations from Korea to Japan to America, but in this story the family starts in China during the Sino-Japanese War and ends up in America.

Leona Chen was a dream organizer, hosting both virtual and in-person discussions (and the in-person one was both delicious and aesthetic!) with thoughtful participants that had a variety of perspectives. Through this historical fiction, I grew more appreciation for what my ancestors endured in the generations before the grandparents that I knew.

And Leona is doing it again! This time, in partnership with to be able to invite everyone who wants to participate. See her review of the non-fiction “essential Taiwanese American reading” ISLAND X by Scripps College professor Wendy Cheng on and get a copy 40% off with code WINTER23 from UWA Press bookstore before 1/5; order via book club pickup by 12/31 to save even more on shipping.

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