Writer: Esther Hsiao
Narrator: Diana Kong
Translator: Diana Sun
Illustrator: Siwei Liu
CALIGRAPHY: Jixiong Lao
Published by the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, this biographical picture book was unveiled during the mesmerizing 18th-anniversary celebration of the K. Y. Tai Educational Building in Irvine, California. The book was released to commemorate the centenary of Ms. Tai's birth. It includes memories and anecdotes from Ms. Tai’s daughter, Diana Kong, accompanied by delightful illustrations, offering readers a better understanding of the origins of the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center.
As a commemorative gift to our cherished supporters, this lovingly illustrated volume has become a heartfelt welcome into the Center’s family, inspiring ongoing philanthropic investment in our shared future. Woven together with Mrs. Tai’s warm and timeless story, it unites the community, celebrates our collective heritage, and reaffirms the Center’s place as both a vibrant cultural hub and a beloved community landmark.
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