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Throwback- Mural at La Peña (Berkeley, Ca)

Besides working in Kidlit and illustration I also worked in public art and murals for many years and I bring skills, ethic, and politics from that with me wherever I go. For this, we were brought in to paint a mural called “El Relevo” to symbolize the handing of the baton from the older Chilean founders of this cultural hub and organizing outpost to the next generation. The hand off was not so smooth in reality, but I remember loving working on this. I had just moved back to Oakland after living in Brooklyn for a few years. This video was shot by Miguel Bounce Perez.

Dig this? Check out this direct action in front of “Black Rock” who are one of the private equity companies bankrolling bombs being dropped in Palestine.

October 16, 2024
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Asian American History 101-Podcast

Link to interview with Be a and Harvey of EastWind Books. Last Spring I got the chance to speak and table at an event in Berkeley California supporting a new model curriculum about Ethnic Studies; one of my favorite things to talk about. And while I was there I got a chance to speak to Bea and Harvey. They were both so kind and actually carried one of my books! I regret not going to EastWind more when the physical location was open, but as you’ll hear in this episode they are still publishing and selling books. Their advocacy and work is so freaking important so please check out their work here. 

Really enjoyed this episode of “Asian American History 101” which I found through an awesome interview w/ my good friend and fellow kid lit creator Nidhi Chanani. This seems like a really cool podcast to follow and listen to for historic and current perspectives on AAPI in the US! Love the fact that is a father daughter duo too:)

Dig this? Check out this Inspiration Board I made featuring books, art, film, and more.

August 14, 2024
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School Visit – Black Pine Circle

Another school visit! This month I got a chance to visit a k-5 school in Berkeley California called “Black Pine Circle” in West Berkeley. I’ve visited a bunch of schools recently and this is one of them. These photos were taken by one of the teachers at the school.
Whenever I get a chance, I show the kids a bit about what I do beyond kids books and what made me want to make them.
This group of kids had some great questions and comments for me and it was fun to visit, meet teachers and the Black Pine Circle staff. I hope to get back there again sometime in the future.
Dig this? Check out some other schools/libraries I’ve visited:
Walden School – Berkeley, CA
Bella Vista Elementary– Oakland, CA
Weinland Elementary– Columbus, OH
Here are some more photos by my friend Kanoe!
April 20, 2023
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