Registration 11:15; Storytelling and Illustration 11:30am; Close 12:30pm

Free Admission. Registration Required

Guests must come to our centre to participate in this program. The author Alvina Kwong will join by live webcast.

One Saturday morning, Grandpa decides to take Emily on an extraordinary magical adventure. With the help of Wise Owl's magic sprinkles, Emily and Grandpa travel around Hong Kong like never before.

The Magic of Curiosity: Emily and Grandpa Explore Hong Kong tells the tale behind Hong Kong's famous locations, transportation and historical heritage. What's more, it comes with English learning exercises, fun facts, a read-along audio video digital link, and nostalgic photos of Hong Kong from the South China Morning Post archives! Join Emily and Grandpa as they explore Hong Kong with wonder today! 

Join us here at Asia Society Hong Kong Center to hear author Alvina Kwong read her children’s book “The Magic of Curiosity: Emily and Grandpa Explore Hong Kong”, followed by a fun illustration lesson that will focus on drawing local scenery and the eclectic transportation vehicles seen throughout Hong Kong. 

Alvina Kwong was born in Hawaii and spent her childhood years there until her family moved to Southern California. Her parents are from Hong Kong so she visited many times throughout her childhood. Alvina always had a passion for drawing and illustrating and always dreamed of being an artist so she could share her ideas with everyone, especially children. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from Brigham Young University and has since been illustrating magazines and books, commissioned work and art licensing. Some of her illustrated publications include Ladybug Magazine, The Friend Magazine, “Maddy Lou and Mack at the State Fair of Texas” by Brown Books Kids, “Back to School with Mack” by Little Pumpkin Press, and “Rock a Bye Baby in Hawaii” by Beach House Publishing. Two of her recent books “Happy Trails with Abby and Taz” and “Lucas the Lion Loves the Tiny Talker” received awards from the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. She has also been featured in Artist’s Magazine, Utah Valley Magazine, The Big Bear Grizzly Newspaper, and many more.