Kai’s Tea Eggs
Written by Karina Zhou
Illustrated by Karina Zhou
Published by Arsenal Pulp Press, Limited
Multicultural Day is coming up at school, and Kai is nervous about sharing her family’s Chinese food with her classmates. Kai’s mother is excited about making special dishes, but Kai doesn’t like feeling different from everyone else.
Upset, she runs off on her own and meets Ming the dragon, who takes her on a magical journey to explore different parts of Chinese culture—especially all the different kinds of delicious food! With Ming’s help, Kai learns about her family roots and how to celebrate all that makes her unique.
Primary ISBN: 9781551529097
Publication Date: April 2023
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Chinese/Chinese American
Themes: Canadian Connection, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Discrimination: Racial, Family Relationship: Parents, Genre: Fantasy & Folklore, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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