Kara Eng - Author

“Raise your hand if you’ve failed before!”

*almost* Every student’s hand shot up.

“And that,” I said, “is how you turn your failure into a story!”

What an eager and excitement-filled school of students at STEM Magnet Academy! I loved hearing the unique ideas and contributions from each student who shared. Whether it was about overcoming a failure and turning it into an accomplishment, or proudly sharing about their favorite cultural foods, I was honored with this opportunity to connect with the young students so that they may feel empowered to share their stories and voices with others in the here and now!

“I like this candy!”

“Can you show it again?”

“Mr. Sour’s the bad guy!”

Thank you Montessori Gifted Prep for the warm invitation to read Sweet ’n’ Sour to your young students! It was such a joy to see those inquisitive and bright-eyed faces light up the room. Their questions, excitement, and laughter truly brought a big smile to my face as well.

May their love for candy and wild imagination spur them on to spread such kindness and love of sweet adventures with others!!

If you'd like to support a young author, check out my book at the link in bio...

👟✨ Celebrate AAPIH Month with stories, sweat, and sweet treats with me on a run! 👟✨

Join Read & Run Chicago on✨Saturday, May 17✨as I lead a 3-mile Chinatown Fun Run that will explore locations mentioned in my book "Not Just a Simple Chinese Girl". There will be a post-run hangout at the stunning Chinatown Branch of the Chicago Public Library!

We'll jog through culture, community, and the literary inspirations of my family history and neighborhood!

📍 Start/End at the Chinatown Branch of the Chicago Public Library
📖 End with a free author meet-and-greet & book sales
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://www.readandrunchicago.com/events/chinatownfunrun

I was so touched to run into a very excited "Sweet 'n' Sour" fan the other day! His mom added with amusement that he reads the book every day and has been wanting to add soy sauce to everything!

How heartwarming to see the book bringing so much joy, laughter, and wonder to young fans like him!

(Support a young author and add "Sweet 'n' Sour" to your home library collection just in time for Christmas! The book can be found online on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, local Chicago book stores, and other major retailers)