After more than 3 months of touring Beneath the Surface around Florida and back home to Michigan, the 2026 book tour has come to an official end. Beneath the Surface draft illustration by David Mugabo, Olijinz Studios But the fun is nowhere near over! It's just begun... I will be joining the Detroit Chinatown Block Party on Saturday in the Little Dumplings Kids' Area. From 12- 4pm, I'll offer free activities from the Blue Marble Series like coloring, calligraphy practice and crafting...

HAPPY WORLD OCEAN DAY EVERY DAY! It would be an understatement to say I have really enjoyed celebrating World Ocean Month all June long. It's been a such pleasure sharing Beneath the Surface, Ocean Lovers' Chinese Lessons and the plight of China's pink dolphins across Michigan these past few weeks. It turns out my book qualifies in many categories for the Office of the Governor's Summer Reading Road Trip contest. I'm happy to say there are more celebrations to come this weekend, both online...

Happy World Ocean Day every day! Who wants to go on a trip to meet China's pink dolphins? Let's go... Enjoy meeting Bennie, one of the original co-founders of Hong Kong Dolphinwatch. Take a virtual trip to the pinkie's playground. Learn more about these endangered "sea pandas" and how you can help protect them.