A Lao American Children's Book About Preserving and Embracing Culture
Mahlee learns about Mommy's childhood in Laos, discovering while their worlds may differ, family values remain the same.
FROM THE BOOK
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The Riverside Insect Fair
The Riverside Tamale Festival
The Riverside Tamale Festival
Hop on to the Riverside Insect Fair!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s Riverside Insect Fair on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Riverside Main Library.
Ready for a crunchy adventure?
Come try some fried grasshoppers and meet author Vilayvanh in person.
She'll be doing a meet & greet + book signing.
🐞We will be with the Museum of Riverside - look for our booth near the butterfly tent from 10 to 2 PM.
Please share 🙏
It's going to be fun for the whole family.
See you Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at the Riverside Main Library.
The Riverside Tamale Festival
The Riverside Tamale Festival
The Riverside Tamale Festival
Are you looking for something fun to do on April 26, 2025?
Join us at the Tamale Festival. Vilayvanh will be reading and
sharing about Lao culture at 3 PM.
Come try fried grasshoppers and enjoy some yummy tamales.
You don't want to miss this!
It's all happening at the 12th Annual Tamale Festival! Join Inlandia in the Kids Zone with local children's authors Carmen Gutierrez, José Chavez, Jocelyn Yow, and Vilayvanh Bender!
Saturday, April 26, White Park, Riverside.