Events
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 @3pm PDT
Where: Mam's Books (608 Maynard Ave S Seattle, WA 98104)
What: Seattle-side Launch Party for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS with author Sylvia Chen
We'll kick off with storytime and Q&A, followed by fun activities where you can test your chopstick skills and make 3D lucky stars. Love swag? Roll the dice to see what you win! We'll have a book signing too plus more, hope you can join us!
Walk-ins welcome, but please RSVP here if you can... (this will help us to plan for swag, space, etc.)
When: Saturday, May 25, 2024 @12noon-1pm PDT
Where: Kirkland Library (308 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033)
What: Author Visit with Sylvia Chen (click here to go to the KCLS site for full details)
Join author Sylvia Chen as she reads her new picture book, Tricky Chopsticks! Then practice your chopstick wielding skills with various fun activities and challenges.
Ages 3 and older. Registration not required.
Note: If you'd like your copy of TRICKY CHOPSTICKS signed and/or personalized by the author, please bring your copy to be signed/personalized after the read-aloud and activities time during this event.
More in-person and virtual events in the works. Please check back periodically. Thank you!
Past Events
"Planning an author visit with Sylvia was super easy, with her School & Library Visit menu. There were a lot of fun combinations to choose from, our library went with "Let’s Make 3D Origami Lucky Stars!" which included a read aloud, Q&A and craft. Sylvia was super flexible in customizing the program to work at our library. Both kids and parents alike enjoyed the read aloud and asked so many great questions, which Sylvia answered with enthusiasm. Participants were able to connect with Sylvia during the crafting session in a meaningful way. I highly recommend hosting Author Sylvia Chen at your public library!"
Shelby Dupre, Children's Librarian at King County Library System
Thank you Shelby and Newport Way Library for hosting me at your wonderful library! And a special thanks to Art Cart origami expert Ayumi for providing your skillful support for our attendees!
Storytime at the beginning!
Impromptu storytime mid-event!
Making 3D origami lucky stars!
Thank you to Barnes & Noble in Kirkland for hosting me for a special storytime + signing event on National Tell a Story Day. And a heartfelt thanks to those who dropped by to join. I loved chatting + signing and personalizing books, meeting super cute kids, and even doing impromptu storytime readings at the table after! 🥰
Original videography credit: Mac Chen
A huge THANK YOU to Brick & Mortar Books in Redmond for hosting my launch event and everyone who supported by coming and those joining in spirit from afar! The event was an absolute dream-come-true. Please see the Inside Peek video at right which captures some of the event highlights (too many to include in a short video!).