de la Fuente-Lau

Explore the delicious world of Malaysian and Singaporean food! A Very Asian Guide to Malaysian and Singaporean Food introduces little readers to classic and modern dishes and provides fun facts about the foods and culture of Malaysia and Singapore. Learn about the prized bold fruit durian or the many variations of the rich noodle soup laksa. Author, Shuli de la Fuente-Lau, and illustrator, Ann Jaafar, take readers on a journey to explore a cuisine that is an intersection of many cultures, histories and a shared passion for food! The Very Asian Guide series was started started by author Michelle Li, who ignited a global movement of unity with the viral hashtag #veryasian after she received a racist voicemail in response to her sharing on-air the Korean foods she eats. We have released more books in the series covering a range of cuisines and cultures, sharing food and joy to kids and adults alike!

Shuli de la Fuente-Lau (she/her) is a mama, educator, and lover of noodles and lots of spice. She is the author of How We Eat and Siblings Are Love. Born in Malaysia, she grew up in California. She is passionate about the intersection of picture books, identity, and important conversations. She currently lives in Singapore with her partner, two daughters, and their three cats.Ann Jaafar is an illustrator and digital designer who is commonly known as the paperbag girl on social media. She has established a masked identity for herself, and is now known as an artist who celebrates her anonymity to focus people on her art rather than her appearance or personal life. Beneath the paperbag is a girl who started her love for doodling while pursuing a diploma in actuarial science. Ann’s doodles are a medium for her to express her thoughts and feelings. She finds inspiration everywhere and in almost anything, even food!