The Author
Meet Maria
Maria Wen Adcock is the author of It’s Chinese New Year, Curious George (2023) and My Name is Ai Lin (2025).
Maria is a first-generation Chinese-American writer and founder of the award-winning multicultural parenting blog Bicultural Mama.
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“Curious George visits Mei and learns about Chinese New Year cultural traditions. Child-centered and entertaining, children will enjoy the happy monkey and his friend preparing for and enjoying the New Year events. Rhyming words beautifully explain to help children’s understanding.”
—Midwest Book Review
Coming July 1, 2025
Barb McNally at Sleeping Bear Press has acquired world rights to My Name is Ai Lin by Maria Wen Adcock, illustrated by Yu Ting, a picture book that speaks to how correct pronunciation of a person’s name can show respect and inclusivity of one’s identity and heritage.
Testimonials
“Maria is an excellent presenter and truly engages her audience.”
— Stephen Ingram, Librarian
“Thank you for everything that you showed to me! When I grow up I will remember what you taught me.”
— Jarvin R., Student
“I have used ‘It’s Chinese New Year, Curious George’ for lessons in my K-6 school and during Chinese New Year. It quickly became a fervently-sought book among my students. Ms. Adcock created a wonderfully engaging presentation and provided valuable educational information.”
— Stephanie Carsten-Goutevenier, Public School Teacher and Library Media Specialist
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