Kids Storytime

Join the Chinese American Museum and Miss Rita from the Los Angeles Public Library’s Chinatown branch for this month’s Kids’ Storytime on Tuesday, March 11th, at 4pm PDT. Miss Rita will be reading Slippery, Spicy, Tingly: A Kimchi Mystery by Choi Yangsook. 

This book is suitable for ages 4-8, though we welcome children of all ages with parental supervision. 

This program is hosted virtually on Zoom. Register today at camla.org/storytime. 

“Kids’ Storytime featuring Asian American Authors” is hosted in partnership with the Chinatown Branch Library.  

About the book: 

Keo is a young boy that LOVES kimchi. Keo also loves his grandmother Halmoni. 

One day, Halmoni surprises his family with a visit. That night, Keo discovers Halmoni burying something in the backyard – Could it even be Halmoni’s secret treasure? Curious, Keo becomes determined to solve this mystery! 

About the author: 

Yangsook Choi is an author and illustrator from Korea. She discovered her love for drawing at the age of four. She later moved to New York where she pursued her passion for art. She has since written and illustrated numerous books for young readers and has been widely recognized, earning accolades such as the “Best of the Best” by the Chicago Public Library, and the International Reading Association’s Children’s Book Award. Beyond her creative work, Choi enjoys traveling and learning invaluable lessons from the international communities she works with. 

Choi holds an MFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and splits her time between New York and Seoul.

Kids’ Storytime

Join the Chinese American Museum and Miss Rita from the Los Angeles Public Library’s Chinatown branch for this month’s Kids’ Storytime on Tuesday, February 18th, at 4pm PST. Miss Rita will be reading Mad at Dad by Janie Hao.  

This book is suitable for ages 2-6, though we welcome children of all ages with parental supervision. 

This program is hosted virtually on Zoom. Register today at camla.org/storytime.

“Kids’ Storytime featuring Asian American Authors” is hosted in partnership with the Chinatown Branch Library.  

About the book: 

When a little girl gets REALLY mad at her dad, she stomps around the room and slams doors around the house. She soon realizes that being mad doesn’t feel very good and tries everything she can think of to calm down—counting numbers, taking deep breaths, and even drawing pictures. But letting go of her anger is SO hard! After a day of holding in her anger, the little girl is left exhausted, worn out, and sad. Strangely enough, when she’s feeling sad, her dad turns out to be pretty great at cheering her up. 

About the author: 

Janie Hao is a mixed-media illustrator and author based in Toronto. Hao received her degree in Illustration from Sheridan College and her work has been featured in several publications including Professionally Speaking Magazine, CBC Toronto, Peer Magazine, THIS Magazine, ArtWorksTO, Feathertale, and more. Hao is inspired by positive storytelling and learning other people’s stories. She enjoys exploring different forms of media and trying out new hobbies. 

Unmasking: The Toll of the Sea

**An important message from the Chinese American Museum:

Due to concerns regarding the ongoing wildfires and unpredictable weather conditions affecting Los Angeles, the screening of The Toll of the Sea, originally scheduled for January 16th at 6:00 pm, is postponed. This decision was made with the safety and well-being of our attendees, staff, and the community as our highest priority.

We are currently working to reschedule the event and we will announce the new date as soon as possible. Please check your email or visit camla.org/upcoming-events for event-related updates. If you have any immediate questions, feel free to contact us at info@camla.org.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate this challenging situation. Our thoughts are with those impacted by the wildfires, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and informed during this time.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to hosting Unmasking: The Toll of the Sea on a later date.

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Join the Chinese American Museum on Thursday, January 16th at 6:00 pm at the historic Pico House (424 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012) for a special, colorized screening of The Toll of the Sea (1922). The film, directed by Chester M. Franklin and produced by Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation, features Anna May Wong at just 17 years old in her first leading role. Despite being a silent film, Wong’s emotive and expressive nature has led many to consider The Toll of the Sea as her breakout role in the film industry.  

Featured alongside the film screening will be an exclusive commentary and a post-screening discussion courtesy of Anna Wong, niece of Hollywood star Anna May Wong, and Katie Gee Salisbury, author of Not Your China Doll.  

RSVP today at camla.org/thetoll to join us in watching Anna May Wong shine in her first leading role and explore her life and enduring legacy through insightful conversations with experts on the iconic figure. 

About the Guest Speakers: 

Anna Wong grew up mere miles from Hollywood, where her aunt, iconic film star Anna May Wong, made an unforgettable mark on cinematic history. Inspired by the cultural impact and inclusiveness that her namesake strove to achieve, Anna has been dedicated to raising awareness of Asian Americans issues and advancing the cause of equality. She also serves on the board of directors for the Friends of the Chinese American Museum.  

Katie Gee Salisbury is a fifth-generation Chinese American writer and photographer based in Brooklyn whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Believer, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, and more. She authors Half Caste Woman, a newsletter dedicated to sharing research and ruminations about Anna May Wong, and, in 2024, released her debut biography Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong. 

*Be sure to visit Unmasking Anna May Wong, CAM’s latest exhibition that honors film legend Anna May Wong. Currently on view until January 26, 2025, the exhibit showcases Wong as a trailblazer that fought racism, discrimination, and stereotyping in the film industry. The exhibit features a variety of objects, ranging from Wong’s personal effects to memorabilia from her films. Learn more about who Anna May Wong was behind the silver screen — from her childhood in LA Chinatown, to her iconic fashion sense, and her social activism outside of Hollywood.