Surf Soup Buttons - Lau, Donna Kay
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Surf Soup Buttons An Immigrant's Asian American Dream Born in Grandpa's Laundry In the back of a steamy, bustling laundromat, little Donna didn't need toys-she had crayons, oatmeal teddy bear, and a magical porcelain chicken bowl filled with buttons and stories. This heartwarming, whimsical tale draws from the real-life childhood of an Asian American girl growing up in her grandfather's "Laundry" While her grandparents folded clothes and chased dreams in a new land, Donna dreamed, too-turning socks into characters, laundry machines into animation studios, and buttons into storytellers. A…mehr

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Surf Soup Buttons An Immigrant's Asian American Dream Born in Grandpa's Laundry In the back of a steamy, bustling laundromat, little Donna didn't need toys-she had crayons, oatmeal teddy bear, and a magical porcelain chicken bowl filled with buttons and stories. This heartwarming, whimsical tale draws from the real-life childhood of an Asian American girl growing up in her grandfather's "Laundry" While her grandparents folded clothes and chased dreams in a new land, Donna dreamed, too-turning socks into characters, laundry machines into animation studios, and buttons into storytellers. A tribute to family, creativity, and the power of small beginnings, Surf Soup Buttons gently introduces young readers to the immigrant experience, while celebrating imagination, love, and cultural heritage. The book includes a special section that offers historical context about Chinese American laundries, the Chinese Exclusion Act, and a heartfelt message from the author. Ideal for readers ages 5-12, this book is perfect for fans of Asian American stories, immigrant family tales, and anyone who believes that magic can be found in the everyday moments of life.
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Award-winning honored TV animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau is the creator of "Surf Soup", Artist, Author, TV Animator at Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, worked on productions: 'Dora the Explorer', 'CatDog', 'Oswald the Octopus, ' 'Generator Rex, ' Ben 10', and, "Regular Show, ' also 'Surf Soup' cartoon and books! Lau has experience with children's entertainment for over 25+ years. This is her first children's book in the series "Surf Soup." Lau has also authored books: How to Make Cartoons, and several fitness books Fitness Gym, Bikini for Life, I Grow People, and Secret Sauce for Cyclists. Lau honored Emmy by Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with contributions to best Animated short. Lau calls herself a "Student for Life" she has 'years' of education attending Animation (Traditional and Digital), Augmented Reality, Graphics Packaging Design, Children's Book Illustration, attending Art Center College of Design, and has been featured in numerous Art Galleries in California and Hawai'i. Lau Grew up and lives in Southern California, stays in Hawai'i and finds inspiration in both places, usually has her head in the clouds with her imagination and creativity, enjoys surfing, is a fitness trainer, and loves to 'learn' especially Chinese traditions and cooking from her Mom Dad.Website: https: //Surfsoup.tv IMDb: http: //www.imdb.me/donnakaylau