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The Extraordinary Eliana Series
Coming from Capstone this January! Meet Eliana Gao Chee Lee, charming little sister of Astrid and Apollo. Eliana is growing up, in school, and ready to shine in adorable adventures of her own!
This brand new series includes more Hmong words and facts about Hmong culture and will continue to showcase entertaining stories for readers of all ages!
Extraordinary Eliana and the
Magnificent Hmong New Year
Capstone, January 1, 2026
It’s Hmong New Year, and everyone in Eliana’s family has an important task to perform—everyone except Eliana, that is. She wants to help—and TRIES to help—but she keeps being told “no.” Is Eliana too small to do ANYTHING to help get ready for the New Year?
Available for pre-order!
Four books coming
January 1, 2026!
Extraordinary Eliana and the
Perfect Pa Dow
Capstone, January 1, 2026
On a snowy day stuck inside, Eliana watches as her grandmother makes “perfect” needlework designs and Astrid makes “perfect” paper dolls. Eliana wants to make something perfect too! But when she gives it a try, she accidentally ruins Nia Thy’s work. Then Eliana discovers that “perfect” comes in many different designs!
Available for pre-order!
Magnificent Hmong New Year
Perfect Pa Dow
Excellent Egg Roll
Extraordinary Eliana and the
Excellent Egg Roll
Capstone, January 1, 2026
Eliana wants to help as the family works together in the kitchen making egg rolls—to make sure they are excellent! When she gets a chance to add a bit more salt, a kitchen mishap occurs, and Eliana must think quickly to save the egg rolls. A family taste test will determine whether her creative solution is delicious or disastrous!
Available for pre-order!
Delightful Dance
Extraordinary Eliana and the
Delightful Dance
Capstone, January 1, 2026
Eliana gets to teach an activity to her classmates, but what should she teach? She wants it to be something delightful! She watches Astrid and Apollo practice a Hmong dance for the culture show. That’s definitely delightful, but they say she’s too young to be in the show. Then Eliana decides she’s not too young to teach a dance, and soon everyone’s joining in on Eliana’s own Delightful Dance!
Available for pre-order!
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