A young Chinese American girl, Jenny, finds herself facing a dilemma as she struggles with the slippery and tricky nature of chopsticks. With her cousin Victor’s birthday party approaching, along with her family’s annual chopsticks challenge, Jenny is determined not to be the only Chow who can’t use the utensils. Fueled by determination and creativity, Jenny embarks on a series of STEAM-powered experiments to conquer the chopsticks. From engineering contraptions to using scientific principles, Jenny explores various techniques to improve her skills, despite wobbling and fumbling along the way. With humor and charm, “Jenny Chow and the Chopsticks Challenge” celebrates perseverance, creativity, and the importance of family traditions in a multicultural context.
- ISBN: 9781665921497
- Author: Sylvia Chen
- Illustrator: Fanny Liem
- Published: 2024 , Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Themes: Chinese Americans, Creativity, Cultural traditions, family traditions, food, STEAM
- Descriptors: Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, United States
- No. of pages: 40