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Boys Don’t Fry

(Publishing 14th November 2023)

(Farrar, Straus & Giroux, an imprint of Macmillan)

Jin wishes his family would ask him to help prepare the Lunar New Year feast. But boys, or Babas, never get asked—only Nyonyas, the girls.

It’s the eve of Lunar New Year, and Jin can’t wait for the big family reunion dinner. He loves the aromas and the bubbly chatter coming from the kitchen. His grandmother, Mamah, is cooking up a storm!

As his aunties dice, slice, and chop, there’s nothing Jin wants more than to learn about the history of his family’s cooking and to lend them a helping hand. After all, no one else can tell the difference between ginger and galangal as well as he can! But his aunties shoo him away, claiming he’ll just get bored or be in the way. Luckily, Mamah steps in and asks Jin to help her prepare their special meal. Soon, Jin is squeezing, slicing, and stirring, too!

This loving picture book about a young Malaysian boy who defies gender expectations will make hearts warm and stomachs hungry. With beautifully vibrant illustrations of a traditional nyonya kitchen, Boys Don’t Fry is a heartfelt celebration of family, culture, and traditions—both old and new.

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What if?

(September 2021 (makchic))

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With diverse and colourful characters, beautiful illustrations and an engaging rhyming format, take a walk through different scenarios related to important topics of consent and body boundaries with one powerful question: “What if?”

Exploring key skills such as personal space, emotions and safe and unsafe touches, this book is suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years and aims to empower them to protect and take charge of their own bodies.

Also included is a comprehensive discussion guide for parents, educators and caregivers to help them navigate tough conversations.

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