REVIEW A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet written by Virginia Loh-Hagan and illustrated by Tracy Nishimura Bishop, (Sleeping Bear Press) is a delightful book packed with facts about Asian culture. Each page features a letter from the alphabet, accompanied by engaging rhyming text and historical, cultural information in the sidebar. In the opening… Continue reading A is For Asian American: Read this Awesome Book Review by Lori Keating
Lori Keating reviews Lorna Schultz Nicholson's lovely picture book about a favorite Canadian food.
As I mentioned in a recent blog post, I'm participating in Charlotte's Community Read for 2024. The "Food, Memories, and Writing" workshops are going well and I'm having a blast. The first event was held at Visart Video and the participants ate it up--excuse the pun. We talked about Buttermilk Graffiti, the showcase book for the event, and how… Continue reading Food, Memories, and Writing: Connecting Food & People
If you live in or near Charlotte, NC, I hope you will join me for a fun, free writing event in cooperation with Charlotte Mecklenburg's Community Read program. The book, Buttermilk Graffiti by Chef Edward Lee, chronicles Lee's culinary adventures as he tastes a variety of foods throughout the country. But unlike other foodies who talk about… Continue reading COMMUNITY READ + FREE WRITING WORKSHOP