What an amazing post Lian! For everyone who is about to love this book in real life, it is important to know that you perfected this book from the very first delivery. I remember very vividly where I was when I opened the sketches, hurriedly texting our designer because my jaw was on the floor at how incredibly, perfectly you had created this world. It's a perfect book; I'm now going to use that word a third time, and I really appreciate you highlighting its importance here in this post. Often only serious books get considered important, and you make an exceptional case for the importance of reality, humor, and joy in the books we make for kids. The book could not be a better testament to that cause! I can't wait for it to be with new readers on Tuesday. congratulations, Lian!
Oh Taylor, thank you so much!! This made me tear up!!! I'm so glad that we got to work together on this and that this story came my way. I hope that we may work together again in the future to create some more magic, because this book does feel like it!
All the YES on this post!! I've been thinking of the same issues as someone who does funny picture books, too! We need more books that are just hilarious, fun and sweet stories of POC and diverse characters. Representation matters especially now AND I'm always having to be aware of the white default..and I'm Tejana. Felicidades on this book, and excited for your future books!
Thank you so much! It really is such a struggle and I'm so glad to hear that others have been feeling the same way. May we all go on to create our own classics!
Wow, what a great read. You're voice is so clear and strong and loving. You have a real talent for educating and entertaining. A truly gifted communicator.
Ok I was not expecting to tear up when I started reading this, but here we are :') I can totally relate to that moment of realizing how much the lack of representation in media growing up affected me. It means so much to know how much care and intent went into the process behind this book, and it absolutely will do its part in creating a more loving world.
Christinaaa!!! I know, I also didn't think that it affected me that much until I thought about it more. I'm so happy to hear we'll be doing this together :)
This was such a lovely read, Lian! I can't wait for this book, feels like a perfect storm of wonderfully talented people coming together. A brilliantly funny concept and the way you've infused it with so much heart and humor, I'm not surprised it's already a hit! Congrats!!
What an amazing post Lian! For everyone who is about to love this book in real life, it is important to know that you perfected this book from the very first delivery. I remember very vividly where I was when I opened the sketches, hurriedly texting our designer because my jaw was on the floor at how incredibly, perfectly you had created this world. It's a perfect book; I'm now going to use that word a third time, and I really appreciate you highlighting its importance here in this post. Often only serious books get considered important, and you make an exceptional case for the importance of reality, humor, and joy in the books we make for kids. The book could not be a better testament to that cause! I can't wait for it to be with new readers on Tuesday. congratulations, Lian!
Oh Taylor, thank you so much!! This made me tear up!!! I'm so glad that we got to work together on this and that this story came my way. I hope that we may work together again in the future to create some more magic, because this book does feel like it!
All the YES on this post!! I've been thinking of the same issues as someone who does funny picture books, too! We need more books that are just hilarious, fun and sweet stories of POC and diverse characters. Representation matters especially now AND I'm always having to be aware of the white default..and I'm Tejana. Felicidades on this book, and excited for your future books!
Thank you so much! It really is such a struggle and I'm so glad to hear that others have been feeling the same way. May we all go on to create our own classics!
LIAN this was incredibly moving to read, I am DEEPLY inspired by this book and by you <3<3<3
I love youu 🥺 Thank youu monica
Beautiful~
I've struggled with this as well, with my own stories.
Thank you for sharing! ♥
Wow, what a great read. You're voice is so clear and strong and loving. You have a real talent for educating and entertaining. A truly gifted communicator.
Thanks Shelley!! This means a lot to me :)
I LOVE everything you have said! Thank you for using your talents to include ALL people. Can't wait for the book!!
Thanks Laura!!
That front and back cover is so good! 🏆
Thanks Carson! I think I've peaked in terms of front and back cover combos and now it is time to just give up!
你讓媽媽哭死了……I love you!!!!!!!!!
我愛你！Sorry to make you cry haha
Ok I was not expecting to tear up when I started reading this, but here we are :') I can totally relate to that moment of realizing how much the lack of representation in media growing up affected me. It means so much to know how much care and intent went into the process behind this book, and it absolutely will do its part in creating a more loving world.
Christinaaa!!! I know, I also didn't think that it affected me that much until I thought about it more. I'm so happy to hear we'll be doing this together :)
My socks have been knocked clear off reading this post!!! Thank you for this!!!
Thanks Katie you big sweetie!!
Love the post and all of the pictures (and sketches). The book looks like a WONDERFUL!
Thank you!
This is lovely work
Thank you!
You blew my heart out of the water again you sweet thoughtful thing you
I love you jessss
This was such a lovely read, Lian! I can't wait for this book, feels like a perfect storm of wonderfully talented people coming together. A brilliantly funny concept and the way you've infused it with so much heart and humor, I'm not surprised it's already a hit! Congrats!!
Thanks so much Celia you big sweetie!!
This is so powerful! Thanks for sharing your heart ❤️
Thank you so much Rachel!!
爸爸看了好感動，我也跟著shed a tear!
我也覺得很遺憾沒有在你在紐約初期的時候能夠時常陪你，常常去看你。很高興你能夠遇到Adam像Angel般的陪伴你。又有Adam的家人給你家人般的溫暖，真的是感謝主。但願我的工作愈來愈輕鬆後能時常去看你。