Children's Books

Children’s books written and illustrated by Rich Lo. 

Represented by Anna Olswanger

Father’s Chinese Opera was chosen as the honor title for the 2014-2015  Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature in the Picture Book Category.

Father Chinese Opera is a story is loosely based on Rich’s childhood experience in Hong Kong. The book features brilliant color illustrations along with simple and poignant text. It points out that a boy’s dreams can be realized with commitment and determination. The book was published by Sky Pony Press, an imprint of Sky Horse Publishing in New York City, NY.

After the Snowfall is a beautifully illustrated book is about a fox and the animals he encounters on his journey to the stream. Written and illustrated by Rich Lo. Publisher Muddy Boots Books.

After the Moonrise
A night of adventures when a raccoon and a skunk raid a corn field. Written and illustrated by Rich Lo. Publisher Muddy Boots Books.

Chinese Kite Festival is an imaginative illustrated book of kites resembling animals in China. Publisher, Holiday House.

New Year is a story about a boy struggles with fitting in after immigrating to the United States. When his teacher assigns the class an art project, he draws his memories of celebrating Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. His work inspires a class project that allows him to share his heritage with his new classmates. It also pulls in another Chinese student, who had initially been embarrassed to translate for him.

Chinese New Year Colors is a simple and bold bilingual book. Each spread focuses on a particular color, giving the name in both Chinese and English, and showcasing a traditional part of the New Year celebration-from paper fans to lion dances.

123 Dim Sum is a fun bilingual counting book using Chinese food items.