“Beneath the Same Round Moon”: Q&A with Debut Author Jasmine Fang

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We were so grateful to speak with Jasmine Fang about her debut picture book, Beneath the Same Round Moon: A Mooncake Festival Story. The story, richly illustrated by Rong Pham and Vinh Nguyen, offers a fresh and topical take on a familiar tradition while thoughtfully expanding its resonance to include families who may have never celebrated or even known of the Mid-Autumn Festival. With tenderness and compassion, Jasmine enriches our understanding of what it means to draw close and forge connection…

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On Family, Love, and Creating: Jocelyn Chung & Julia Kuo (When Love is More Than Words) in conversation with Jasmine Fang

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Jasmine: Hi Jocelyn and Julia! Congratulations Jocelyn on your debut picture book, and thank you both for creating WHEN LOVE IS MORE THAN WORDS. I was immediately intrigued by the title and thrilled to see this Taiwanese American pairing. What a beautiful story that will resonate deeply with young readers. This book is a mirror for me, as I felt transported back to my Taiwanese childhood.  I love that you’ve captured the magic of intergenerational love in WHEN LOVE IS MORE THAN WORDS. What…

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