"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
BY LIVIA BLACKBURNE & JULIA KUO
Goodreads Description:
A modern American tall tale woven by a girl
and her father about Ah Bing, the Chinese immigrant behind the Pacific
Northwest's most delicious cherries.
You've heard of a Bing
cherry, but did you know the story of the Chinese American immigrant for
whom the dark, luscious cherry is named?
Long ago, Ah Bing was a
father who travelled across the sea from China looking for work. It was
in Oregon where he met a man who hired him to work in his orchards,
where eventually, Bing cultivated the delicious cherries we know of
today.
But what was it that made this man and the cherries he made so special?
a young girl wonders as she sits together with her father, enjoying
cherries from their backyard. Weaving together cultural memory,
historical fact, and her own imagination, the young girl imagines a
narrative of Ah Bing that is as larger than life and as sweet as his
namesake.
With touching text and lush illustrations, Livia
Blackburne and Julia Kuo forge an unforgettable Chinese American
folktale that has largely been untold. The backmatter includes a letter
from the author and illustrator, as well as a recipe!
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: March 10, 2026 by Alfred a Knopf Inc
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK
Another historical tale by Livia. <3 I think it's another picture book, and I am so excited for it. I so love reading books by Livia. And her illustrated history stories have been awesome :) This sounds so good.
What are you waiting for on this delicious Wednesday?
