Chloe Ito Ward is the author of Love Grows Here and Made for More. She has spent the last decade teaching kindergarten, where she discovered her passion for picture books. She divides her time between the Pacific Northwest and Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i. When she isn’t perfecting her ramen recipe, you can find her rock climbing or racing her husband, son, and their imaginary dog, Miso, across Kalapaki Beach. Lynn Scurfield is the illustrator of many children’s books, including Two New Years and The Quest for a Tangram Dragon. In their spare time, Lynn enjoys knitting, watching tours of beautiful houses online, and going on hikes with Taro, her small (but barky) dog. Lynn resides in Toronto, Canada.
A Junior Library Guild Selection ★— “In Ward’s able hands, the humble chopstick becomes a window into culture, tradition, and quotidian joys. Scurfield’s illustrations are rich, colorful, and action-oriented. A warm, informative, and exuberant ode to an everyday utensil and the cultures that cherish it.” — Kirkus, Starred Review “Elevates the beauty, versatility, and cultural significance of chopsticks. A generously crafted, engaging picture book that broadens understanding of global traditions.” — School Library Journal