Pieces of Me: An Ode to Growing Up Asian (Cantonese-Simplified)
Written by Gwen Sung
Illustrated by Joanne Shi
Published by Bitty Bao
It’s the first day of school, and excitement is in the air. But…who is Lucy? Why does she have so many names, and what is she saying?
As children return to school, a new friend is curious what language Lucy speaks and where she is from. Throughout the day, the new friends huddle around the globe to see where they have family and friends, share their deliciously different lunches, and think about the puzzle pieces that make each of them unique.
Also available as:
- Pieces of Me: An Ode to Growing Up Asian (Mandarin-Traditional)
- Pieces of Me: An Ode to Growing Up Asian (Mandarin-Simplified)
Primary ISBN: 9781958833728
Publication Date: July 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Chinese/Chinese American
Themes: Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Generation: 1st, Identity: Multilingual, Identity: Names & Pronunciations, Multilingual: Cantonese/English Bilingual, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Welcoming by School
Setting: United States (New Jersey)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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