Join us for a storytime celebrating family, discovery, and cultural pride!
Third Place Books welcomes Michelle Jing Chan and Suma Subramaniam to our Lake Forest Park store for a storytime reading of Michelle's book 100 Days: A Story of Sisterhood and Suma's book My Name Is Long as a River.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is not required. Readers of all ages welcome!
About 100 Days: A Story of Sisterhood. . .
A picture book about the Chinese cultural tradition of commemorating a baby’s "100th Day" and celebrating sibling love.
Anya loves having special days with her mom and dad—rainy days, yellow days, stay-in-the-park for hours days. Then her younger sister is born and Anya finds herself feeling overlooked and forgotten. Why does Hana have to get all the attention? Her family is busy preparing for her younger sister’s 100 Day celebration, a Chinese tradition that commemorates an infant’s 100th day with good luck rituals and customs like the delectable ang ku kueh cakes, red envelopes, and baby’s first haircut.
As the day approaches, Anya learns to appreciate her baby sister, learning that sometimes love comes slowly, in days and moments that creep up on you, and hold onto you tightly—as tightly as a little sister can.
"A heartfelt new-sibling tale, infused with cultural elements." —Kirkus
About My Name Is As Long As A River. . .
In this sweeping picture book, an Indian girl discovers the power of her name as she travels along the river she was named after.
What’s so special about your name?
Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan doesn’t think there is anything special about her very long name—in fact, she would prefer to be called “Kav.” But Paati reminds Kaveri that her name was inspired by her family’s heritage, where she was born, and the powerful river they journey across for the Pushkaram Festival. Along the way, Kaveri’s eyes and heart are opened to the beauty and magic her name holds.
Through Suma Subramaniam’s lyrical and tender writing and Tara Anand’s radiant illustrations, My Name Is Long as a River offers messages of cultural pride, self-confidence, and empowerment.
"Unlike other stories about names, this book is refreshingly free of tropes like low self-esteem and bullying. Kaveri, surrounded by a loving family and closely connected to her community, has a journey of empowerment through knowing. Vibrant illustrations provide visual context and make this title specifically South Indian, though it's universal in theme."
—Booklist
Michelle Jing Chan is a Chinese American illustrator who grew up in Colorado and now lives in the Pacific Northwest. Ever since she could hold a pencil, she loved creating art and bringing the daydreams in her head to life. When she's not drawing, you can find her attempting TikTok recipes, curling up with a new book, or binge-watching spooky TV shows.
Suma Subramaniam is the author of several children's books based on STEM and STEAM topics as well as India and Indian heritage. She earned her MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her poems have been published in the Young People's Poetry edition of Poetry Magazine from Poetry Foundation. When she’s not writing, she’s volunteering and blogging about children’s books. Suma lives in Washington State with her husband and a dog who will do anything for Indian sweets and snacks. Find her online at sumasubramaniam.com.
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