05/18/2026
Join the Chinese American Museum and Ms. Rita from the Los Angeles Public Library’s Chinatown branch for this month’s Kids’ Storytime double-feature on Tuesday, May 26, at 4pm PDT. Ms. Rita will be reading both “Bitter Tea and Rock Candy” by Yan Gu and “Chopsticks Are” by Chloe Ito Ward and illustrated by Lynn Scurfield.
These books are suitable for ages 3-9, though we welcome children of all ages with parental supervision!
This program is hosted virtually on Zoom. Register today at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/fcamla/kids-storytime-may-26.
“Kids’ Storytime featuring Asian American Authors” is hosted in partnership with the Chinatown Branch Library.
About the book(s):
“Bitter Tea and Rock Candy” is a tender picture book about family traditions and relationships through food. The book tells the tale of Mimi, whose Waipo LOVES liangcha. However, Mimi thinks that her grandmother’s favorite tea is just too bitter. When Waipo gives Mimi liangcha, Mimi secretly feeds it to the fish, hides it in a plant, or pours it down the sink when no one is looking. But one day, Waipo makes her liangcha with a very special ingredient. Will Waipo’s special batch of liangcha finally win Mimi over?
“Chopsticks Are” a multifaceted utensil that can be so many things. From eating, to tea ceremonies, to marriage traditions, chopsticks are used in many situations and carry many unique meanings! Chopsticks also vary in size, material, and superstition. They can be for remembering, celebration, and even good luck. In this picture book, readers celebrate and explore how chopsticks are used by people all over the world and learn interesting facts along the way.
About the author(s):
Yan Gu is an author and illustrator from Shanghai, China. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2022 and has been creating picture books since, as they are her favorite form of storytelling. She is especially drawn to themes inspired by nature and fairytales. In her free time, Gu enjoys plein air painting and exploring new creative ideas. When she isn’t making art, she can usually be found on her terrace tending to her plants or spending time with her dog, Doudou. “Bitter Tea and Rock Candy” is her debut picture book, published by Macmillan in 2025.
Chloe Ito Ward is a Japanese American author and educator. A former curriculum director, she holds a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction. She spent the past decade as a kindergarten teacher, where she discovered her passion for picture books. When she isn’t writing for children, she can be found rock climbing, dancing in the kitchen with her husband and son, or perfecting her ramen recipe. Ward is also the author of “Love Grows Here” (2024) and “Made for More” (2025). “Chopsticks Are” is her latest book published by Chronicle Books in 2026.
About the illustrator:
Lynn Scurfield is a mixed media artist and illustrator based in Toronto, Canada. She has illustrated numerous children’s books, including “Two New Years” and “The Quest for a Tangram Dragon,” both known for their bold colors and rich emotional textures. Scurfield has also worked on a variety of other projects outside of illustration, including publishing, advertising, tech, and magazines. In her spare time, she enjoys knitting, watching tours of beautiful houses online, or hiking with her dog, Taro. Her most recent work includes “Chopsticks Are,” authored by Chloe Ito Ward.
誠邀大家於2026年5月26日（星期二）下午4時（美國太平洋夏令時間），參加華美博物館與洛杉磯華埠圖書館合辦的《兒童故事時間》，兒童圖書管理員羅沛筠 (Rita Law) 將為大家朗讀兩位亞裔作者的圖書，分別是Yan Gu所著的《苦茶與冰糖》(Bitter Tea and Rock Candy)，以及 Chloe Ito Ward 撰寫、Lynn Scurfield 繪製插畫的《筷子是…》(Chopsticks Are)。
此兒童圖書故事適合3至9歲兒童，並歡迎所有其他年齡之兒童在家長陪同中參與。
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華美博物館與華埠圖書館合辦的《兒童故事時間》，專注於推廣美國亞裔作者撰寫的故事。
圖書簡介：
《苦茶與冰糖》是一本溫馨感人的圖書，透過食物講述家族傳統與親情的關係。故事講述小女孩咪咪，她的外婆特別鍾愛涼茶。然而，咪咪卻覺得外婆最愛的涼茶實在是太苦了。每當外婆給咪咪倒涼茶時，咪咪都會趁沒人注意，偷偷拿去餵魚、傾倒到花盆或是水槽裡。直到有一天，外婆在涼茶裡加入了一種非常特別的配料。這壺特別烹調的涼茶，最終能否打動咪咪的心呢？
《筷子是》描述一雙多功能用途的中式餐具。從日常飲食、茶道禮儀到傳統婚禮，筷子被廣泛應用於各種場合，並承載著各種獨特象徵！此外，筷子的尺寸、材質與民間忌諱也各有不同。它們可以用於追思、慶祝，甚至代表著好運。在這本圖書中，讀者將一同探索世界各地民眾使用筷子的方式，並在閱讀過程中汲取有趣的知識。
作者簡介：
《苦茶與冰糖》的作者兼插畫家Yan Gu來自中國上海。她於 2022 年畢業於羅德島設計學院，自此便投身於她最鍾愛的圖書故事創作。她的創作主題尤其鍾情於大自然與童話故事。在閒暇之餘，Yan Gu熱衷於戶外寫生，尋找全新的創作靈感。作畫之餘，她通常會在陽台照料花草，或是陪伴她的愛犬「豆豆」。她的首部處女作《苦茶與冰糖》於2025 年由麥克米倫 (Macmillan)出版。
《筷子是》的作者Chloe Ito Ward是一位美籍日裔作家兼教育家。她曾任課程總監，並擁有課程與教學碩士學位。在過去的十年間，她擔任幼稚園教師，從而發現個人對圖書創作的熱誠。為兒童寫作圖書之餘，她喜歡攀岩、在廚房裡與丈夫和兒子互動，或是鑽研如何烹飪出完美的拉麵。Chloe Ito Ward也是《愛在這裡成長》(Love Grows Here, 2024) 與《生而不凡》 (Made for More, 2025) 的作者。《筷子》是Chloe Ito Ward的最新作品，2026 年由記事本圖書 (Chronicle Books) 出版。
繪者簡介：
《筷子是》的插畫家Lynn Scurfield 居於加拿大多倫多，她是一位綜合媒材藝術家兼插畫家。她曾為眾多兒童圖書繪製插畫，其中包括《兩個新年》(Two New Years) 與《尋找七巧板神龍》(The Quest for a Tangram Dragon)，兩者展現大膽的色彩與豐富細膩的情感。她為圖書插畫之餘，參與出版、廣告、科技與雜誌等多個領域。閒暇時，她喜歡編織、在線瀏覽精美住宅的導覽視頻，或是帶著愛犬Taro 一起徒步健行。她的最新插畫作品是Chloe Ito Ward撰寫的《筷子是》。
