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Sylvia Chen

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Born and raised in Queens, New York, Sylvia is an Asian American children’s book author, with her debut picture book TRICKY CHOPSTICKS recently published in 2024 by Atheneum/Simon & Schuster and newest picture book SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story published in December 2025 by Flamingo Books/Penguin Random House. As a former science fair competitor, Juilliard Pre-College piano alumni, statistics major at Columbia University, and avid researcher for both lab and market needs, her goal now is to craft picture books that spark kids’ interest in STEAM and creative thinking. She often stays up late into the night puzzling away with wordplay and working on quirky ideas. Visit her at sylviaichen.com or on Instagram/other social media @Sy ...more

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Average rating: 4.28 · 423 ratings · 145 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	Tricky Chopsticks by Sylvia Chen (Goodreads Author), Fanny Liem (Illustrator) 4.28 avg rating — 327 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story by Sylvia Chen (Goodreads Author), Thái Mỹ Phương (Illustrator) 4.27 avg rating — 96 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Sylvia Chen liked Jennifer's review of Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story: "Anyone who's a younger sibling will relate to Sunny's problem of hand-me-down clothing for holidays. The solution is genius and I love this beautiful story. "
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Sylvia Chen liked Lynda's review of Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story: "Sweet sisters sharing so much in the celebration of Lunar New Year. "
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Sylvia Chen rated a book it was amazing Iggy Who Breathes Fire by Carrie Kruck (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I SUPER-adore this incredible picture book! With a spirited girl MC and funny scenes throughout, IGGY WHO BREATHES FIRE more than shines for its entertaining storyline and its ever-important themes of staying true to your self, understanding individu ...more
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Sylvia Chen wants to read Monkey Dragon Rabbit!: A Wild Lunar New Year Stampede by MeiLin Chan	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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This book shines in so many ways: Cool soba transport, delightful visuals, and intriguing scenes. Plus it puts a caring spotlight on hard-earned delivery jobs, community and family appreciation, and changing logistics over time which makes for a fun ...more
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There's so much to adore about SQUAWK OF SPANISH with its storyline of intergenerational bonding over cooking yummy eats, written hand-in-hand with sweet, heart-stirring art. This book also features appreciation of bilingual skills, how trying matter ...more
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I love how this is such a creative bio about James Marshall, with fun, fact-based snippets and playful illustrations which feel like such an appropriate homage to such an incredible illustrator! And within this ever-entertaining read you'll see whole ...more
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What a fabulous picture book about a historic and unique post office system which relies on the goodwill and gumption of visitors! Author Trenise pieces together a fascinating and meaningful viewpoint with energetic storytelling in her debut picture ...more
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