Angela Pham Krans and Thi Bui - Finding Papa!

133 East Court Square,Decatur GA 30030

19 February, 2023

Description

At Little Shop, we believe that picture books will absolutely, without a doubt save the world! They're the bread and butter of what we do here!! Therefore, when brilliant local author, Angela Pham Krans, teamed up with Caldecott honoree illustrator, Thi Bui, to release a STUNNING new picture book based on their own experience, we absolutely LUNGED at the opportunity to have them here!! So, come on down to Little Shop on February 19th at 5:00 PM in your coziest, story-listening get up to hear Angela and Thi read this beautiful new book, maybe draw a picture or two, and discover what makes picture books so magical! Tickets: Admission: $0 that's right, this event is free to attend! However, you still need to "purchase" a ticket for every person in your group! Pre-order Finding Papa: $18.99 You must purchase a book in order to enter the signing line! Venue: Little Shop of Stories Upstairs Event Space 133 E Court Square Decatur, GA 30030 Masks are required in our event space, but optional in the store space! About the Book: No one can make Mai laugh like her Papa! She loves playing their favorite game—the crocodile chomp chomp! But then Papa leaves Vietnam in search of a new home for their family in America and Mai misses him very much. Until one day, Mama and Mai pack a small bag and say goodbye to the only home Mai has ever known. And so begins Mai and Mama’s long, perilous journey by foot and by boat, through dangers and darkness, to find Papa. Finding Papa reminds us that love and courage can stretch an ocean and that nothing can keep us apart from those we care about. About the Author and Illustrator: Angela Pham Krans is a children's book author who enjoys writing anywhere with access to Cuban coffee or chocolate croissants. When Angela was finally reunited with her Papa, she did not recognize him with his bushy mustache. But Papa won her over with plenty of toys and treats! Angela lives in Atlanta with her husband and two rambunctious dogs. You can connect with her at www.angelakrans.com. Thi Bui is a cartoonist, an educator, a mom, and a restless explorer. Best known for her bestselling graphic memoir, The Best We Could Do, she has also illustrated the children's books Chicken of the Sea and A Different Pond, for which she won a Caldecott Honor. You can find her work and interviews at www.thibui.com.