2022 July 31 California                  

Dear Readers,

I wish you and everyone around you – wellness, kindness, happiness.

I celebrate these two women -

Ms. Maria Kawah Leung and Ms. Goldie Hawn

Maria Kawah Leung is the author of a delightfully illustrated children’s book about a serious subject matter – domestic violence.   https://mariakawah.com/

LITTLE HEROES OF BAY STREET:  And How They Stay Strong In An Unhappy Home

(illustrators:  Maria Kawah Leung, Sandra Elyse Chavez, Maren Sleire Aasgaard)

This book is endorsed by Hannah Yeoh who is a Member of Parliament in Malaysia.

The main characters in LITTLE HEROES OF BAY STREET are Mia (a little girl) and her Happy Dog (who is much much more than a stuffed animal). Happy Dog is Mia’s best friend and confidant.

Maria Kawah Leung - photo by TL

Maria Kawah Leung says:

“I was born in Hong Kong but my family moved to San Francisco when I was almost two years old. I have happily been a teacher of young children for over 25 years and have taught in the USA (California and Massachusetts), China and Malaysia.

“My most rewarding experiences in life were working with children in pediatric wards, studying Chinese in Beijing, China and studying Spanish in Bogota, Colombia.

“I have also traveled to about 30 countries and all the continents except Antarctica. I have always enjoyed writing. Creating this book to help children feel they are not alone has been a life-long goal.

“Empowering children to overcome obstacles is my passion. This is why I wrote the children’s book Little Heroes of Bay Street and How They Stay Strong in an Unhappy Home.”

Ms. Leung adds: “I’m hoping that through my book… that every teacher would get a copy… and school counselors… nurses… so that they can be aware, and, look out for signs, and reach out to these children.”

Maria’s book is available in English, Chinese, Spanish and Bahasa Malaysia

To watch Maria Kawah Leung interviewed by Kim McMillon, PhD    https://youtu.be/p-YMEPfwp2Q   39 minutes

https://mariakawah.com/

Teresa Jade LeYung here …

As I watch Ms. Goldie Hawn’s keynote speech at Teachers College, Columbia University …  I think about Ms. Maria Kawah Leung as teacher, author,  children’s advocate.

Teachers College – Columbia University – Academic Festival Opening Ceremony Keynote Address: Goldie Hawn on Why Mindfulness in School Matters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh5-Pwj9T8E  39 minutes

Ms. Hawn’s foundation is MindUP  https://mindup.org/

Sincerely,

Teresa_Jade_LeYung_wishes_everyone_peace_and_wellness__photo_by_Nan_and_MEK

Teresa Jade LeYung

Proud sister of Maria Kawah Leung and proud auntie of Happy Dog

Story Theme Consultant / Photo Historian / Author / Public Library and Public School Advocate

http://www.OurBeautifulBrains.com goes to Teresa’s Blog

Writing Coach Teresa Jade LeYung says: “I love helping writers identify the themes in their manuscripts to hook readers, and, build and fortify their platforms before and after publication. Reach out, not stress out.”

Love Made Of Heart ®

Teresa LeYung Ryan, Amy Gorman, Kate Farrell, Rita Lakin, Pat Windom, Marcia Canton had fun together at Sonoma County Book Festival 2 years ago. This year Teresa shares Booth #34 with Kate Farrell & Margie Yee Webb

Old Courthouse Square, Fourth Street and Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA

September 24, 2011  10:00am – 4:00pm

Click here for schedule.  Click here for list of exhibitors and booth numbers.

While Kate Farrell, Margie Yee Webb and I (Teresa LeYung-Ryan) will be at our booth #34 (on 4th Street near Mary’s Pizza Shack) from 10:00am–4:00pm; and on the Redwood Reading Stage 1:45-2:00pm Margie Yee Webb & Teresa LeYung-Ryan; 2:00-2:45pm Kate Farrell . . .

Redwood Writers Village–Reading Circle Stage
10 a.m. The Sitting Room
11 a.m. Broad Universe: Rapid Fire Readings
11:30 Journalists, Bloggers, New Journalism
Noon: Redwood Writers Memoir Contest Winners
12:30 Sisters in Crime
1:00 Vintage Voices Anthology
1:45 Women’s National Book Association (Margie Yee Webb & Teresa LeYung-Ryan)
2:00 Wisdom Has a Voice Anthology (Kate Farrell)
3:00 Bay Area Independent Publishers Assn.
3:30 Book Festival Raffle – Grand Prize Winner
3:45 Redwood Writers Raffle Winner Reading

La Rosa Restaurant Tequileria & Grille
500 Fourth Street
10 a.m. Book Biz Panel
11:15 Break
11:30 Shots Happen: A Mix of Mystery Writers
12:45 Break
1:00 The Sky Is High and So Am I: Alternative Subjects Panel
2:15 Break
2:30 Maxine Hong Kingston with the Veterans Writing Group

For the book festival’s full schedule: Click here

Other presenters will be at:

Central Library Forum Room–Sonoma County Library
211 E Street

Corrick’s
637 Fourth Street

Mary’s Pizza Shack, Party Room
615 Fourth St.
Young Adult Program

Literary Arts Guild Tent
Courthouse Square

Main Stage
Courthouse Square

Peanuts Pavilion, Courthouse Square
Children’s Program

Ongoing throughout day:
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Treasure Hunt
Schulz Museum Drawing Booth
Learn to draw Scooby Doo, Tom and Jerry, Disney princesses and more!

Sincerely,

Coach Teresa

Teresa LeYung-Ryan says: “Reach out, not stress out, when pursuing your dreams!”

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Love Made of Heart inspiring adult children of mentally ill parents to speak openly about the stigmas and find resources for their families.

As a manuscript consultant, Teresa LeYung-Ryan loves helping writers identify their themes and archetypes.

YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/teresaleyung

Teresa on facebook!  She’s also involved in Women’s National Book Association and California Writers Club.