Jean Kuo Lee

Jean Kuo Lee is a writer from California with a B.A. in English from UCLA, a former career in interior design, and a current calling to homeschool her children. She writes for parents and kids on several blogs with publications forthcoming. To contact her or to see more of her work, visit www.jeankuolee.com. Twitter: @JeanKuoLee

How Libraries are Helping the Unhoused

Homelessness grew by 2% in 2020. Here are are the ways public libraries have helped, before and during the pandemic.

How to Build Built-in Bookshelves

From materials to directions, read on for a step-by-step guide on how to build in built-in bookshelves to cover a wall in your home!

7 Books for Kids That Fight COVID-19-Inspired Racism

These kids' books about the contributions of Chinese and Chinese Americans to society are a great way to combat COVID-19-inspired racism, including Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho and Dung Ho.

How a Dr. Seuss Book Was Just What I Needed

What happens when you let a fun and silly story sweep you away from your worries? Follow this parent down the Dr. Seuss rabbit hole.

How to Paint Your Bookshelves (and Why You’d Want To)

Get inspired with ideas, as well as a simple DIY tutorial, for how to paint your bookshelves (& why you might want to!).

10 Books Like MULAN for Kids

These books like Mulan for kids center the cultural history and message of the beloved Chinese woman warrior.

13 Fantastic Books About East Asian American Kids

Pick up children's books about Asian American kids, like Stand Up Yumi Chung by Jessica Kim, to help kids see themselves on the page.

10 Great Ancient Mythology and Folktale Books for Kids

These ancient mythology and folktale books for kids will ignite curiosity in ancient history with their spellbinding storytelling.

What Giving Up Fiction Did To Me

A reader describes the changes she noticed in her approach to life, empathy, and reading habits when she gave up fiction.

5 Children’s Books on World War II and the Japanese Experience

Use these children's books on WWII and the Japanese experience to introduce a less one-sided version of history.