Every Little Bit Olive Tran
Written by Phuong Truong
Illustrated by Christine Wei
Published by Second Story Press
BOOK SYNOPSIS
Olive Tran is turning ten! Now she can walk to school by herself and go to Kandy Korner whenever she wants. Finally!
But when Olive finds out Mrs. Ly was pushed on the street and her brother’s school friends had gross things thrown at them because they’re Asian, she starts to feel less safe. And why doesn’t her best friend Josh want to come to her birthday party at the trampoline park anymore?
Olive knows something is wrong, but she is determined to have fun at her party. If she shows kindness, maybe others will too. Every little bit counts!
PHUONG TRUONG
Phuong Truong grew up in Ottawa and dreamed of being a rock star, a lawyer, or an author. She happily achieved one of these goals with her picture book Everyone is Welcome and the first two chapter books in the Olive Tran series. She works in book publishing and lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Everyone is Welcome, 2023, Second Story Press
Take a Breath Olive Tran, 2025, Second Story Press
CHRISTINE WEI
Christine Wei is a Taiwanese Canadian illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada. She graduated from Emily Carr University of Art + Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and has since then worked in editorial illustration, children’s books and public art programs. With an interest in discovering and memorializing tender moments in life, Christine’s work often reflects upon the intricate relationships people forge with nature, others and oneself across alternating passages of whimsical and poetic depictions of her subject matters.
For illustration inquiries, you can reach Christine at cwillustrate@gmail.com
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: cwillustrate@gmail.com
