Tricky Chopsticks

(Hardback)

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A young Chinese American girl uses creative STEAM-powered problem-solving to master chopsticks so she can pick up her dumplings and eat them, too, in this charming and laugh-out-loud picture book perfect for fans of the Amy Wu series.

Jenny Chow struggles with chopsticksaiya, those slippery, oh-so-tricky chopsticks! But cousin Victors birthday party is just around the corner, along with her familys annual chopsticks challenge. Jenny doesnt want to be the only Chow who never learns how to use the utensils. Shell do whatever it takes to prove she can hold her own in her familys long-held traditionno matter how many experiments she wobbles and fumbles through.

Author Bio

Sylvia Chenremembers transferring slippery wet marbles from rice bowl to rice bowl to quicken her chopsticks skills at her childhood home in Queens, New York. She much prefers picking up dim sum and other yummy food with chopstickseven fried chicken! She loves figuring out tricky challenges with a bit of STEAM-based trial and error, which includes making DIY costumes for her kids, often with duct tape, dollar-store finds, and LED lights. Visit her online at SylviaIChen.com.

Fanny Liemwas born and raised in Indonesia, and she has loved to draw since she was a little kid. Her passion for storytelling and illustration was ignited at a young age by the picture books given to her by her uncle. When she is not drawing, she enjoys watching movies and listening to country music. Because of her love of noodles, Fanny was determined to learn to use chopsticks (even though it took a lot of practice!). Visit her online at FannyWen.com.