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Esther Leung Kong's press, media coverage, writings, resources, and events. For the most updated news please follow her Instagram or Facebook's Author's page.
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Author's visit on my Birthday!
Esther's last author's visit in 2021. She spoke with speaking to high school students about her personal journey and what inspired her to write my book. That representation matters, even having someone who looks like herself on the cover of a book matters!
Dec 2021 (Eng)
Author's visit to kindergarteners
The 50 books I donated are in the hands of kindergarteners from newcomer families at Pacific Immigrant Resources Society. Their mission is to empower immigrant and refugee women and children to fully participate in Canadian life through neighbourhood-based, accessible and inclusive programs.
June 2021 (Eng)
Hua Foundation Fundraiser
My fundraising effort in response to Anti-Asian racism. $350 - 100% proceeds from the masks were donated to Hua Foundation. Their "Chinatown Cares Grocery Delivery Program" ensure access to affordable, fresh, culturally appropriate groceries for isolated Chinese-speaking seniors.
May 16, 2021
Press Release launching "Wonderfully Made" book
Vancouver-based Chinese-Canadian author Esther Leung-Kong is launching her children's book about immigrant struggles highlighting Indigenous resilience.
Feb 7, 2021 (Eng)
Journey Together, Heal Together Event
Led by Indigenous and diverse leaders including Esther. A call to the church community to respond to the tragedies suffered by Indigenous people in Residential Schools. The film "We were children" was screened and Indigenous leaders shared their stories.
Feb 2014 (Eng Event)
Teach English in rural China 返大陸,教英語
Interview by Ming Pao 明報 magazine about Project Shine summer trip where she leads teams to young N.American people to teach English to underpriviledged students in rural China.
2009 (Chinese article)