A Very Asian Guide to Malaysian and Singaporean Food

Learn about the prized bold fruit durian or the many variations of the rich noodle soup laksa – each page of A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food is an exploration of Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine.

Discover the delicious world of Malaysian and Singaporean Food! A Very Asian Guide to Malaysian and Singaporean Food introduces readers to classic and modern dishes and provides fun facts about the foods and culture of Malaysia and Singapore. This book takes readers on a journey to explore a cuisine that is an intersection of many cultures, histories and a shared passion for food.

Malaysian-born author, Shuli de la Fuente-Lau (author of How We Eat and Becoming Siblings), and Malaysian illustrator, Ann Jaafar, bring pride and joy in this celebration of Malaysian and Singaporean culture! Try out these flavors at home with two kid-friendly recipes in the back of the book.

Pronunciation guides help readers learn to pronounce each dish correctly and additional free activity sheets are available on the publisher's official website www.gloobooks.com.

About the series:
The Very Asian Guide series was started by award-winning journalist Michelle Li, who started a global movement of unity with the viral hashtag #veryasian after she received a racist voicemail in response to her sharing on-air the Korean foods she eats. The Very Asian series is a celebration of food and culture inspired by this moment.

Shuli de la Fuente-Lau (she/her) is a mama, educator, and lover of noodles and lots of spice. She is the author of How We Eat and Siblings Are Love. Born in Malaysia, she grew up in California. She is passionate about the intersection of picture books, identity, and important conversations. She currently lives in Singapore with her partner, two daughters, and their three cats. Follow her @asianlitforkids.

Ann Jaafar is an illustrator and digital designer who is commonly known as the paperbag girl on social media. She has established a masked identity for herself, and is now known as an artist who celebrates her anonymity to focus people on her art rather than her appearance or personal life. Beneath the paperbag is a girl who started her love for doodling while pursuing a diploma in actuarial science. Ann’s doodles are a medium for her to express her thoughts and feelings. She finds inspiration everywhere and in almost anything, even food! Follow her @annjfr.