Author Visits
Would you like to schedule me for an author visit?
I would love to do an author visit with your school or library! Due to pandemic conditions, author visits with me are virtual for the time being. Fill out my contact form to get in touch!
Past events
Girl Giant and the Jade War Launch Event!
Join author Katie Zhao (Dragon Warrior, Fallen Hero) and me at a virtual launch event hosted by Vroman's bookstore! I'm so excited to chat about our books!
Asian Author Alliance
Panel: Magic, Myth, and Middle Grade Books
Join authors Julie Abe (Eva Evergreen series), Katie Zhao (The Dragon Warrior & Winnie Zeng series), and Van Hoang (Girl Giant series) talk about how the myths and stories they heard as children influence their work now.
Watch a recording of the live panel here
IG Live: Fountain Pens, Notebooks, and Other Analog Writing Tools
Authors Aliette de Bodard and Van Hoang geek over their favorite fountain pens, notebooks, and other analog writing tools on IG Live.
View a recording of the live here
Panel: Joy and Hope in Middle Grade Contemporary
In the face of recent events, it's more important than ever to celebrate #asianjoy. Join authors Lyla Lee (the MINDY KIM series); Jessica Kim (STAND UP, YUMI CHUNG!); Mae Respicio (ANY DAY WITH YOU); and Debbi Michiko Florence (JASMINE TOGUCHI, KEEP IT TOGETHER, KEIKO CARTER), and Van Hoang (GIRL GIANT AND THE MONKEY KING) as they talk about their middle grade contemporary books about Asian American kids having fun and following their dreams.
Watch a recording of the live panel here
Panel: Debut Authors
Debut authors Kylie Lee Baker (Keeper of Night), A.Y. Chao (Soul Affinity), June CL Tan (Jade Fire Gold), Diana Ma (Heiress Apparently), and Eric Nguyen (Things We Lost to the Water) talk about their upcoming books! Moderated by Van Hoang (GIRL GIANT AND THE MONKEY KING)
View a recording of the panel here
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tucson festival of books
Panel: Anything is Possible - Fantasy Journeys of Adventure and Conflict with David Bowles and Daniel José Older
Saturday, March 6th, 2021
10am PST
Authors of three new middle-grade novels discuss their creation of fantasy journeys involving adventure and conflict with a Halfling King from Maya mythology, the Monkey King from Vietnamese legends, and a future flooded world facing destruction.
Hosted virtually on Crowdcast with the Tucson Festival of Books.
Watch a preview of the festival here.
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HBPL Wise Owl
Tween Book Club
for 8-12 year olds
Book Discussion with the Author
Thursday, March 11th, 2021
4pm PST on Zoom
Let's talk about dragons, boba, and Girl Giant and the Monkey King!
Fun Crafts with the Author
Thursday, February 11th, 2021
4pm PST on Zoom
Join us for an afternoon of fun crafts with the author! We'll be making these delightful dragon puppets by Red Ted Art.
Registration opens on February 1st on Huntington Beach Public Library.
