Gwei the Hungry Ghost

Written by Emeline Lee, illustrated by Basia Tran, and published by Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers.

Gwei the ghost is absolutely famished, but unlike the other ghosts in the cemetery, he won’t eat just anything. Luckily, it’s Ghost Festival month: the one time a year when ghosts can roam the realm of the living. Gwei flutters around the night market slurping up steaming noodles and crunching on crispy fried fish, but he’s still hungry! What will it take for him to finally feel full?

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“A feast for the senses with a sweet message of sharing.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Luminous ... demonstrating how connection is necessary to nourish the spirit.” - The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“A sweet tale with moral underpinnings.” - Booklist

“Featuring favorite Chinese treats, a relatable (and cute) ghost, and a heartwarming story—this book really satisfies." - Grace Lin, award-winning and bestselling author & illustrator of A Big Mooncake for Little Star

"A deliciously adorable introduction to an important element of Chinese folklore. Kids will adore Gwei and probably get a little hungry too!" - Julie Leung, award-winning author of The Truth About Dragons

Bonnie’s Rocket

Written by Emeline Lee, illustrated by Alina Chau, and published by Lee & Low Books.

2023 Skipping Stones Honor Award

2024 Yellowhammer Book Award Honors (by the Alabama School Library Association)

Bonnie's father is an engineer for the Apollo 11 space mission. Bonnie is an engineer too, developing a rocket that she plans to shoot high into the sky. While Baba works on the moon-landing module far away, Bonnie designs, builds, and tests her own project—with sometimes disastrous results! Throughout the process, Baba's letters encourage her in her work, and after the astronauts return from the moon, Baba comes home to watch Bonnie’s launch.

Inspired by the experiences of the author's grandfather, who helped design the space suits and life-support systems on the Apollo 11 lunar module, Bonnie's Rocket celebrates the diverse team that contributed to one of the United States' greatest achievements. It's a heartwarming father-daughter story and a terrific gift for budding engineers and space fans of all ages.

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"Lee offers a compelling portrait of design thinking through a four-step process: design, build, test, analyze, and repeat." - Publishers Weekly
"An engaging father-daughter STEAM story full of support and scientific inquiry." - Kirkus Reviews
“In a fresh perspective on events that changed the universe, Bonnie's Rocket reveals to readers that STEM is at its most powerful when it is personal.” - Andrea Beaty, New York Times bestselling author of Rosie Revere, Engineer