Holiday Story Time - FREE Virtual Giving Tuesday Event for Families!

Celebrate the season of giving with stories that warm the heart—completely FREE for kids and families!

Join the American Born Chinese Foundation and the LA Kids Book Festival for a magical Holiday Story Time this Giving Tuesday! Gather your kids, grandparents, babysitters, and friends for a cozy morning of holiday reading you can enjoy together from the comfort of home.

📚 Featured Authors & Stories

Ezra Edmond reading from:

My Friend LeVar (Charlesbridge)
Blewish short film creator Learn more: https://www.ezraedmond.com/writer.html

Janie Emaus is sharing her holiday classic:

Latkes for Santa Claus - Now available on Amazon! This story has all the ingredients of a sweet and tender perennial holiday classic. Fun any time of the year!

Ciara L. Hill, owner of Soulful KidLit and author of Soulful Holidays. Discover more: https://www.soulfulkidlit.com/a24f16d3-ebee-43b3-a0ba-5d5362a09199

Naibe Reynoso from Con Todo Press sharing:

The Great Tamale Treasure Hunt! / La gran búsqueda de los tamales

(Participating authors and schedule subject to change.)

🎁 Event Details

Date: Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST
Format: Virtual (details provided upon registration)
Cost: Completely FREE for all families!
(Voluntary donations welcomed to support our literacy programs)

🏡 Perfect for Home Viewing!

This FREE virtual event is designed for kids to enjoy with their parents, grandparents, babysitters, and friends! Create a cozy reading corner, grab some hot cocoa, and experience the magic of diverse holiday stories together—all from home.

🎄 Why This Matters

This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of literacy and cultural celebration! Your support helps us:

Promote diverse voices in children's literature
Make books accessible to all families
Celebrate the rich tapestry of holiday traditions in our community

Detailed schedule coming soon!

The American Born Chinese Foundation is proud to be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to education and service of the American Born Chinese community. We are further classified as a Public Charity, status 509(a)(2).

LA Kids Book Festival Presents: 🎁 Holiday Story Time - Giving Tuesday Special Event

🎁 Holiday Story Time