I recently sat down for my first TV interview with Little Saigon TV, and it was such a meaningful milestone. Sharing my upcoming participation in the City of Santa Ana’s Tết Lunar New Year Festival and talking about bringing My Ông Ngoại Garden to life on stage felt humbling and incredibly rewarding. Watching my children’s book evolve into a live performance has been a full‑circle moment, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share it with a wider audience.
A heartfelt thank‑you to host Tina Lee Do for guiding the conversation with warmth, and to fellow Vietnamese author and fashion designer Thai Nguyen (author of Mai’s Ao Dai) for making my TV debut feel celebratory. Their kindness made the entire experience fun for a newbie like me.
Another highlight of this journey has been collaborating with the talented kiddos from the DeMille My Viet Language Academy dance troupe. Their creativity and enthusiasm have brought new energy to the story, and we have dedicated volunteer actors who will play the roles of Ông Ngoại and Cal. I can’t wait to see everything come together!
Save the date for the Tết Lunar New Year Festival:
Date: February 7th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Centennial Park (Santa Ana)
Date: February 7th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Centennial Park (Santa Ana)
I’m so excited to celebrate my first children's book in this special way with the community!