Kids’ Storytime

Join the Chinese American Museum and Ms. Rita from the Los Angeles Public Library’s Chinatown Branch for this month’s Kids’ Storytime on Tuesday, November 17, at 4pm PST. Ms. Rita will be reading My Someone: A Pet Adoption Story by Yuko Torii.   

These books are suitable for ages 3-9, though we welcome children of all ages with parental supervision! 

This program is hosted virtually on Zoom. Register today by following the link in bio. 

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

About the book: 

A little stray dog wanders the streets of the big city all alone. From the loud noises to the cold rain and unfamiliar surroundings, everything frightens him and he dislikes all of it! He especially dislikes it when he is rescued by animal control and forced to take a bath. But his world soon changes when a loving family chooses to take him home. As he settles into his new life, he discovers all of the wonderful things he does like: playing fetch, enjoying delicious meals, and, best of all, being loved.   

My Someone is a heartwarming story about a stray dog’s journey to finding a forever home.  

About the author: 

Yuko Torii is a storyteller and illustrator from Akashi, Japan. As a child, she spent countless hours telling stories to her captive audience: a collection of stuffed animals. She went on to study English Literature and French in college before beginning her career as an English Teacher. After moving to the U.S., she earned a BFA from the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design and later worked as a hand painter and master embosser. Today, Torii lives in Mexico with her husband and pets, who often inspire and appear as characters in her stories. Her work explores themes of belonging, imagination, and the quiet emotions that shape our lives. A kid at heart, she delights in creating picture books and illustrations filled with warmth, whimsy, and wonder. My Someone is her debut children’s book.