Storytime in Cantonese and English
Join us in the North Branch meeting room on Wednesday, December 3 at 10:30am for a special Cantonese bilingual storytime with author Beatrice Tebbe.
Beatrice will be reading from Shapes at Dim Sum, their new bilingual Chinese/English board book celebrating culture and language through the joyful tradition of Dim Sum.
This event will be in the place of our regular storytime.
About the book:
Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, Shapes at Dim Sum introduces little learners to essential shapes while highlighting beloved Chinese dishes and family traditions. Dim sum favorites like dumplings, baos, and teapots are paired with easy-to-recognize shapes. Bilingual language support in English, Traditional Chinese, and Jyutping (Cantonese romanization).
Beatrice’s Bio:
Beatrice grew up between Hong Kong and North America, navigating life between Eastern and Western cultures. Now a new mom, she created Meh Yun to help her daughter, and other families, stay connected to their roots while finding pride in their multicultural identities.
About Meh Yun:
Beatrice Tebbe and Alyssa Tear are the founders of Meh Yun. As two Chinese American moms who grew up caught between cultures, they started Meh Yun to help their kids learn Cantonese and to give them a sense of pride in their heritage, belonging in their multicultural identities, and connection to their culture.
Meh Yun is a Children’s brand focused on preserving Cantonese for the next generation through educational tools.
You can find them on social at @mehyun.co
AGE GROUP: | Early Childhood |
EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Authors, Books & Writing |
