Danny Chung Sums It Up (Hardcover)
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About the Author
Maisie Chan is a British-born Chinese author. She has written early reader books for Hachette and Collins; a collection of fairy tales, myths, and legends in Stories From Around the World for Scholastic; as well as many stories for The Big Think, a well-being curriculum based around stories for elementary school children. She also started the group Bubble Tea Writers to support and encourage new British East and Southeast Asian writers in the UK. When Maisie isn't writing, she enjoys yoga, dim sum, and singing really loud. She has lived in the U.K., U.S., and Taiwan. Originally from Birmingham, Maisie now lives with her family in Glasgow.
Praise For…
"Told with humor and authenticity, this refreshingly sweet story also touches on the challenges Danny and his family face as British Chinese people. . .Funny and heartwarming; a balanced equation of family, culture, and being true to yourself."
— Kirkus Reviews
"Chan wholeheartedly portrays intergenerational relationships and cross-cultural exchange in a way that resonates. . .Classic middle grade humor and detailed b&w sketchbook drawings by Quek add humor to an insightful read."
— Publishers Weekly
"This is a richly illustrated, humorous, and heartfelt realistic fiction tale with a diverse set of relatable protagonists."
— School Library Journal