The Spotlight
August 2025 - Immedium
1. NEWS
A. San Francisco Night Market 8/16
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On Saturday, 8/16, we'll table at San Francisco's summer night market in the Central Richmond District.
Visit Clement Street between 22nd - 25th Avenue from 4-8 pm.
The Richmond district is nearby the most popular greenscapes in San Francisco, Golden Gate Park and the Presidio. Abuzz with mom-n-pop stores, Clement Street is an ideal neighborhood to eat and shop, and support at local businesses.
This family-friendly event features arts and crafts, games, performances, and food. Our children's books appeal to the Bay Area community and visitors alike.
B. Oakland Chinatown Street Fest 8/24
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On Sunday, 8/24, we'll attend the 36th annual Oakland Chinatown Street Fest. Visit us at the Eastwind Books booth
- 11 am - 3 pm
- 9th Street/Franklin Oakland, CA
Experience the vibrant spirit of Oakland Chinatown. This lively festival celebrates the rich culture, traditions, and delectable cuisines of the AAPI community.
The event attracts thousands of people to savor the taste of Asia. See two stages of performances, plus art, food, and beverages.
On Sunday, author Oliver Chin will autograph storybooks for families who love reading!
C. Reflections of Alina Chau
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Creator Alina Chau, artist of The Year of the Sheep, recently recalled her first children's book project, The Treehouse Heroes on her substack.
Alina recounted how she collaborated with author Phil Amara and what she learned about producing books.
"The biggest thing I took away from working on Treehouse Heroes is discovering how much I love making books! This experience eventually set me on the path to children's book publishing down the line."
Congratulations Alina on your successful career making wonderfully illustrated stories for kids!
2. REVIEWS
The Discovery of Fireworks & Gunpowder
by Phil Amara and Oliver Chin
illustrated by Juan Calle
"We found this absolutely fascinating from both the perspective of enjoying a slice of Chinese history that made a huge contribution to something that people all around the world can enjoy at different times of the year, but also from the technical perspective of learning some of the intricate secrets of how fireworks actually do their thing."
- Read it Daddy
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The Story of Chopsticks
by Phil Amara and Oliver Chin
illustrated by Juan Calle
"The elegantly colorful cut paper-style illustrations are perfect echoes to a Chinese folk art form... The translation team did top-notch work in transforming the stories into highly readable and sophisticated Chinese texts... A delightful series for school and public libraries looking to expand or deepen their collection of Chinese folk history."
- School Library Journal
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EVENTS
August
8/2-3: Palo Alto Obon festival, AACP booth, Palo Alto, CA (Sa 1-8pm, Su 2-5pm)
8/16: Richmond District Night Market, Clement Street (22nd-25th Ave), San Francisco, CA, 4 pm
8/24: Oakland Chinatown Street Fest, Eastwind Books booth, Oakland, CA, 11 am - 3 pm
September
9/20: Richmond District Night Market, Clement Street (22nd-25th Ave), San Francisco, CA, 4 pm
9/27: Moon Festival, San Leandro Public Library, San Leandro, CA, 10:30 am
Keep reading!
Immedium
P.O. Box 31846
San Francisco, CA 94131
orders@immedium.com
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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