Hungry Little Ghosts - 2nd Edition by Jocelyn Wong-Trothen (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A rumination on our ability to recognize
our interconnectedness with all people, that in order to eat a single meal, it
takes the whole world to make it.

There's something special bubbling in Nanni's big
metal pot. And it smells delicious! What ingredients might be inside? When
Nanni lifts the lid on her soup, she reveals the whole world inside: from the
seeds that grew into vegetables, to the gardeners who lovingly tended to the
plants, to the sun, moon, and stars that shone its light above them. And, of
course, no meal is complete without a recipe passed down generations of family,
topped and finished with Nanni's love.

In this tender tale by award-winning author Hunter
Liguore and artist Vikki Zhang, readers will marvel at how a community and
world can come together to put on an unforgettable meal between a granddaughter
and her Nanni.

Review Quotes

"Zhang illustrates a detailed, whimsical watrecolor world with much to pore over.." --Publishers Weekly

"Imaginative rumination on the true meaning of farm to table." --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Jocelyn Wong-Trothen is the author of Hungry Little Ghosts, a children's book writer, and a marketing professional whose storytelling roots began in journalism. She launched her career at the South China Morning Post and Time Out Hong Kong, where she covered culture, lifestyle, and breaking news. Raised in Hong Kong, a vibrant crossroads of East and West, Jocelyn draws inspiration from her multicultural family and heritage. She wrote her first children's book during maternity leave as a joyful side project for her future children--then realized how meaningful it was to share those traditions with others. Today, she writes picture books that introduce young readers to traditional Chinese practices in warm, engaging, and accessible ways.

Erin Hung is an illustrator, muralist, author, and mental health advocate whose work examines the intersections of identity, trauma, and healing. Growing up in post-colonial Hong Kong and later living in cities around the world shaped her belief in creativity as a powerful tool to foster connection and community. She collaborates with schools and nonprofit organizations to facilitate well-being through creative practice, alongside her work in publishing, editorial, and commercial industries. Her select clients include Chronicle Books, Lush Cosmetics, and UNHCR. Erin lives between Hong Kong and London and seeks out nature whenever she can.