chinatown pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six chinatowns. andria lo and valerie luu have been interviewing and photographing chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and instagram, chinatown pretty, since 2014. chinatown pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) everywhere—but it's also a life philosophy, mixing resourcefulness, creativity, and a knack for finding joy even in difficult circumstances.

photos span chinatowns in san francisco, oakland, los angeles, chicago, new york city, and vancouver.

the style is a mix of modern and vintage, high and low, handmade and store bought clothing.

because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower. enchanting die-cuts illustrate the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this magical book. wander down the forest path to learn how every tree, flower, plant, and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life. an acorn is just the beginning.

the glory of growing older is the freedom to be more truly ourselvesâ with age we gain the liberty to pursue bold new endeavors and worry less about what other people think. In this richly illustrated volume, bestselling author and artist lisa congdon explores the power of women over the age of forty who are thriving and living life on their own terms. profiles, interviews, and essays from womenâ including vera wang, laura ingalls wilder, julia child, cheryl strayed, and many moreâ who've found creative fulfillment and accomplished great things in the second half of their lives are lavishly illustrated and hand-lettered in congdon's signature style. the perfect gift for women of all ages, a glorious freedom celebrates extraordinary lives and redefines what it means to gain wisdom and maturity.

I know this to be true is the basis for the netflix documentary series live to lead created and directed by geoff blackwell and executive produced by the duke and duchess of sussex.

the I know this to be true series is a collection of extraordinary figures from diverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing their compelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom.

in this remarkable interview, feminist icon and social justice activist gloria steinem shares stories from her more than fifty years working as a tireless advocate and award-winning journalist.

steinem looks back on the formative lessons of her life, including how her unconventional childhood shaped her worldview, why listening and empathy are the guiding principles in her work, and why laughter is the key to freedom.

the my first shapes crinkle fabric stroller book from mudpuppy is a delightful sensory experience for your little one's exploration! with charming artwork featuring a variety of shapes and different colors, this soft and crinkly book is designed to captivate and stimulate your baby's senses while on the go. crafted from high-quality, baby-safe fabric, each page of our stroller book features colorful illustrations of different shapes, from cool circles to tiny triangles and more!

perfectly sized to attach to strollers, car seats, or diaper bags, this portable book ensures entertainment and engagement wherever you go.

the frank lloyd wright city by the sea 1000 piece foil puzzle introduces a new flavor to an iconic series of art. the foil combined with wright's striking image will bring joy and relaxation to amateur and pro puzzlers alike.

• 1000 pieces with foil accents
• box size: 8.7 x 10.3 x 2.1"
• puzzle size: 27 x 20"
• includes puzzle insert
• minimal puzzle dust

if little pea doesn't eat all of his sweets, there will be no vegetables for dessert! What's a young pea to do? children who have trouble swallowing their veggies will love the way this pea-size picture book serves up a playful story they can relate to.

the 500-piece bookstack puzzle is just the right level of challenge for booklovers and puzzlers. encased in a box shaped like a book.

perfect for literary lovers: a useful and fun puzzle for goodreads users, voracious readers, booklovers, aspiring writers, book club members, librarians, and english teachers as well as fans of jane mount, ideal bookshelf, jamise harper, and #diversespines.

discover unsung literary heroes: a wide variety of books written by BIPOC authors, over 60 in all, are featured in this puzzle, like pachinko by min jin lee, the fire next time by james baldwin, kindred by octavia e. butler, there there by tommy orange, the house on mango street by sandra cisneros, and more.

expert authors: using their keen knowledge of all things literary, jamise harper (founder of the diverse spines book community) and jane mount (author and illustrator of bibliophile) have curated expertly devised bookstacks featuring a wide range of underrepresented voices.

celebrated designer, writer, activist, and educator cheryl d. holmes-miller's memoir of a life in advocacy and her journey to answer the question "where are the black designers?" cheryl d. holmes-miller is one of the design field's most respected figures. she is legendary for her decades of scholarship and activism and is known as a touchstone and conscience for the design profession. this long-awaited book documents the history of the question she has been asking for decades: “where are the black designers?” along with related questions that are urgent to the design profession: where did they originate? where have they been? why haven't they been represented in design histories and canons?

the flower school takes you by the hand and expertly guides you step-by-step through design principles and twenty-five floral projects to empower you to create your own gorgeous floral arrangements for your home, gatherings, celebrations and for pleasure. if you've ever been swept up admiring some garden blooms, or a flower stand at your local market, and wondered, just how do I transform these raw materials into floral displays that elicit a sense of wonder in their admirers, then allow award-winning floral designer joseph massie to show you how, as he shares his knowledge, recipes and personal tips for creating with flowers, with intention, thought and skill.

camo, by photographer thandiwe muriu, is the first publication to chronicle the work of this international artist, celebrating the vibrant portraits she creates that combine cultural textiles and beauty ideologies. muriu takes us on a colorful, reflective journey through her world as a woman living in modern kenya as she reinterprets contemporary african portraiture. as the sole woman operating in the male-dominated advertising photography industry in kenya, thandiwe muriu has repeatedly confronted questions around the role of women in society, the place of tradition, and her own self-perception. these experiences inspired her personal project of cultural reflection: the Camo series.

all the famous females are covered in this games room famous women trivia. a sure-fire test of knowledge about renowned women past and present. includes questions on women like michelle obama and malala yousafzai. there are 140 question cards in this thoroughly entertaining and enlightening game. presented in a stylish geometric print box. Full instructions included.

this unique gift book is a reminder that whatever someone may be going through, they always deserve flowers. when it's the most difficult to find the right words, we turn to flowers to express our compassion and care. this book is like a bouquet of flowers in book form. based on tucker nichols's celebrated multimedia art project entitled flowers for sick people, this book gathers vibrant floral paintings and pairs them with poetic dedications that pay tribute to a kaleidoscope of human experiences, from acts of unsung heroism to mundane moments of everyday beauty: “flowers for anyone currently eating a cinnamon bun in a hospital cafeteria,” “flowers for the last time you laughed so hard it hurt,” “flowers for spectacular failures,” and more.

a powerful exploration of how clothing and fashion have fueled activism, dressing the resistance showcases the role of dress in sparking social change. spanning historical and modern protest movements, this book reveals how communities worldwide have harnessed the visual language of clothing to demand radical transformation. from suffragettes wearing newspaper dresses emblazoned with voting slogans to farmers in india donning saris in defiance, camille benda examines cultural movements through the lens of nearly 200 archival images, photographs, and paintings. a compelling tribute to the power of style in the fight for justice.