Sylvia Chen
Asian American author of picture books filled with heart, humor, and creative STEAM thinking
About Sylvia
Born and raised in Queens, New York, Sylvia Chen has also lived and worked in Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Paris, and Tokyo, and now resides in New Jersey. As the award-winning author of picture books TRICKY CHOPSTICKS (illus. Fanny Liem; Atheneum/Simon & Schuster) and SPARKLES FOR SUNNY (illus. Thai My Phuong; Flamingo Books/Penguin Random House), Sylvia loves crafting picture books that spark kids’ interest in STEAM and creative thinking. She is also the creator of #PBStudyBuddy, which features amazing picture books on social media for fellow creators, teachers, librarians, and avid readers. For school visits, Sylvia loves providing programming that is full of fun and inspiration for students of all backgrounds. She has accommodated needs for grade levels, group sizes, spaces, and more and is excited to see which schools she will have the honor to collaborate with and present at next. Please note: Due to the NY/NJ metro area, travel logistics may vary widely depending on the school's location/proximity, so the distance noted for travel/transport fees is a general guide and may have some flexibility depending on the expected travel logistics. Please feel free to reach out to Sylvia to doublecheck on this to make sure.
Books
What educators say
“I have hosted many authors visits over the years, and I have to thank Sylvia for giving one of the most engaging and energetic presentations I've ever seen. She had the students hooked from the beginning, connecting with them immediately. By the time we began the chopstick competition, they were all in! The excitement rose with laughter and cheers. Inviting students to sing along with rewritten lyrics was the perfect ending. Students and faculty stopped me in the hallway to comment on what a fun experience they had with Sylvia!”
“Sylvia had the students so engaged. She was a wonderful presenter.”
“The students and staff at our school thoroughly enjoyed Sylvia Chen's presentations about her first picture book, Tricky Chopsticks. Sylvia's engaging talks, tailored for students in grades K-3, provided an interactive and fun experience for our young readers and writers. During the sessions, students learned about Sylvia's writing inspirations, writing tricks, and word play. One of the highlights was Sylvia's creatively crafted rap about the main character of her story, which inspired everyone with a fun beat and rhythm. I'm looking forward to adding future books written by Sylvia Chen to our school library!”
Visit formats
What a visit includes
Visit length, format, and what's included vary from author to author. See Sylvia's website for formats and details.
Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.
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