Author Charlotte Cheng is coming to your school!
Charlotte Cheng creates stories on rocks, sidewalks, libraries, and, once in a while, the good old traditional piece of paper. She is the author or illustrator of several children's books, which include Night Market Rescue, Roar-Choo!, BoBo Loves Dumplings, and A Name for Sister. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. You can visit her at charlotte.art.
About Ama's Purse
Grandmother’s purse is filled with the magic of memories and the joy of her Chinese culture in this warm and lively read-aloud, illustrated in dreamy pastels.
A young girl is just where she wants to be, next to her grandma in the back seat of the car as her family heads out on a day trip. She knows there are always delightful surprises inside Ama’s purse. Sure enough, out come all sorts of special items, one after another as the trip continues: a compact that frees a powder-white moon rabbit, tarnished coins that smell of island blooms, buddha beads that chime together like bells and drums. And best of all, a worn book of photos that brings cherished memories circling around them all.
Inspired by the author’s own grandmothers, this heartwarming story bursts with love for home and family.
Use this form to order books that will be signed by the author and delivered to school after the visit.
Orders due by end of day on September 26th, 2026.
Questions? Email events@lindentreebooks.com.