The Spotlight
February 2025 - Immedium
1. NEWS
A. Help the artist of The Year of the Snake - Jennifer Wood
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Celebrate 2025 with the revised edition (bilingual in simplified Chinese) of The Year of the Snake from our popular annual series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac.
Suzie's inspiring adventure is brought to life by animator Jennifer Wood. Jennifer amazingly illustrated The Year of the Dragon and Horse. Generations of families have loved her artwork for decades!
Sadly, Jennifer lost her dear Altadena home in the destructive Eaton fire in January. Please consider helping Jennifer by donating to her GoFundMe, organized by her friends and colleagues.
Generously, Jennifer returned to the Huntington Library (San Marino,CA) for its festival on February 1st and 2nd to greet visitors. She autographed of The Year of the Snake and drew heartwarming art in her other books.
GoFundMe
B. David Derrick - animating stories
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David G. Derrick, Jr. directed Disney's recent film Moana 2, which became Disney's third movie to earn $1 billion at the box office.
Of Moana 2, David said: "It was important to me to give Moana a little sister. That little sister was inspired by the relationship I saw with my own son and my oldest daughter Samea."
David dedicated his storybook Sid the Squid to Samea!
Of Moana 2, David continued: "My hope is that everyone who is Pacific Island heritage or who lives on these wonderful beautiful islands that they see themselves and they can celebrate that."
Check out all of David's 4 fun storybooks.
C. Suzie in the Golden State
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From 1/30-2/6, author Oliver Chin chaperoned Suzie, as they visit readers throughout Southern California, including at:
- elementary schools
- branches of the Los Angeles County Library
Today Oliver reads and signs at the Oakland Museum (CA) for their lunar new year festival (Saturday 2/8).
- enjoy a fun storytime in the theater at 1 and 3 pm.
- get free commemorative Suzie postcards!
Contact us to schedule an engaging author presentation at your school, library, or association.
2. REVIEWS
Julie Black Belt: The Belt of Fire
by Oliver Chin
illustrated by Charlene Chua
"Recommended:
Fast paced and engaging throughout, Julie Black Belt: The Belt of Fire will hold the attention of young readers. As with the first book, Charlene Chua's illustrations are bright, cartoon-like feasts of colour that invoke a sense of movement that will keep young eyes flowing from page to page."
- Canadian Review of Materials
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More Awesome Asian Americans
by Phil Amara and Oliver Chin
illustrated by Juan Calle
"In 2050 minorities will become the majority in America. But we still have a long way to go. Here's a book describing 20 "Awesome" Asian American trailblazers who are paving the way in diverse fields. Many of them, however, are not household names.
Juan Calle's illustrations are especially engaging, and make you want to know much more about the person."
- Nichibei Times
3.
EVENTS
February
2/1-2/2: Huntington Library, San Marino, CA
2/3: St. Philip's elementary school, Pasadena, CA, am
23: Orange County Library, Anaheim, CA, 5 pm
2/4: Carver elementary school, San Marino, CA, am
2/4: La Canada public library, La Canada, CA, 3:30 pm
2/5: La Crescenta public library, La Cresecenta, CA, 3:30 pm
2/6: Valentine elementary school, San Marino, CA, 12:30 pm
2/6: Walnut public library, Walnut, CA, 4 pm
2/7: Global Montessori International School, Freight and Salvage, Berkeley, CA, 10 am
2/8: Oakland Museum, Oakland, CA
2/18: Snake storytime, Woodside public library, Woodside, CA, 10:30 am
2/19: Discovery of Chess, Bernal Heights branch, SFPL, CA, 3:30 pm
2/22: Chinese Historical & Cultural Project, History Park, San Jose, CA, 11 am
March
3/4: Hicklebees school author visits, San Jose, CA
3/11: SFSU - AAPI, San Francisco, CA: 9:30 am
3/12: McCoppin elementary school, San Francisco, CA: 10 am
3/13: Teen Manga workshop, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, CA, 4 pm
3/18: Jefferson elementary school, San Francisco, CA, am
3/24: Lafayette elementary school, San Francisco, CA, am
Keep reading!
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San Francisco, CA 94131
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Immedium, Inc. inspires a world of imagination, and creates entertaining books that have multi-dimensional appeal. Based in San Francisco, CA, Immedium sits on the Pacific Rim, a vibrant intersection for crossover cultural trends from Asia and America. Embracing an increasingly diverse and "multimedia" world, Immedium publishes titles ranging from eye-catching children's books and contemporary non-fiction to commentaries on art and popular culture. Visit us at www.immedium.com
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