What: Sparkles for Sunny Storytime (plus Tricky Chopsticks too as attendees desire!)

When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, @10am ET

Where: Beacon Hill Books (71 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114)

Come celebrate Lunar New Year on the day itself with author Sylvia Chen at Beacon Hill Books! She'll do a storytime reading of her newest picture book Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story and perhaps her debut picture book Tricky Chopsticks as attendees desire, followed by a fun lucky envelope activity after! She'll bring shiny swag for both books including festive balloons, and will sign/personalize books too of course. It'll be a very Happy Lunar New Year event—the more the merrier!

Walk-ins welcome, but if you'd like to reserve a spot, please use this link for the bookstore's EventBrite.

What: Sparkles for Sunny: Family Story Time

When: Monday, February 16, 2026, @1:30pm ET

Where: The MIT Press Bookstore (314 Main Street Cambridge, MA 02142)

Calling all kids and families looking for something to do during the holiday break! Join author and MIT family affiliate Sylvia Chen for a bright and cheery reading of her newest picture book Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story. Attendees will receive a free take-home paper craft, while supplies last, as well as special swag from the author. The author is also happy to sign/personalize her books following the storytime. This event is free and open to the public.

Accessibility: The MIT Press Bookstore is located on the lower level of 314 Main Street in Kendall Square, steps away from the outbound MBTA Red Line subway station.  The store is accessible by stairs and by elevator.  Please note that our stroller parking is very limited.  Please contact books@mit.edu or call 617-253-5249 during M-F 10am to 6pm business hours if you have questions about this event.

What: Sunday Storytime with Special Guest Author Sylvia Chen

When: Sunday, February 15, 2026, @3:30-4pm ET

Where: Boston Public Library at Copley Square (700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116; Children's Library's Rey Room)

Come visit author Sylvia Chen at a special guest storytime at Boston Public Library (Copley Square). She'll read her newest picture book Sparkles for Sunny and debut picture book Tricky Chopsticks to help ring in Lunar New Year, and will share mini bookmarks with all who attend! Please join us if you're looking for a fun library storytime event this Sunday!

What: Sparkles for Sunny+Tricky Chopsticks Storytime

When: Saturday, February 14, 2026, @10:30am ET

Where: Parkside Bookshop (260 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118)

Join author Sylvia Chen for a special storytime at Parkside Bookshop, where she'll read her newest picture book Sparkles for Sunny and her debut picture book Tricky Chopsticks, followed by a fun chopsticks challenge activity after! She'll bring shiny swag for both books including cheery balloons, and will sign/personalize books too of course. Please join us for some cute book love if you're nearby!

What: Virtual Author Talk hosted by NCTE's Asian/Asian American Caucus

When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, @8pm ET (5pm PT, 6pm MT)

Where: Free virtual session; registration required (click here to register)

Join NCTE's Asian/Asian American Caucus for this very special virtual author talk with Sylvia Chen for her recently released picture book, Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story. She'll read an excerpt, discuss how she crafted the story along with Q&A from attendees, and there will be giveaways too for those who attend live! A recording will be made available for those who register in advance.

What: 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration

When: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11am-1pm ET

Where: Parsippany Library (449 Halsey Rd Parsippany, NJ 07054)

Ready to celebrate Lunar New Year with many different activities? Join us at the Parsippany Library for an active lineup of fun features including traditional Chinese music and dance performances by the Morris Chinese Academy and the Hope Sing and Dance Art Troupe, a special storytime with author Sylvia Chen for her newest picture book, Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story followed by a sparkly lucky envelope craft, an origami demonstration and hands-on folding activity by Deanna Kwan, and more. There will be a special Lunar New Year raffle with multiple prizes too!

What: Storytime + Craft

When: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11am ET

Where: Strand Bookstore (828 Broadway, NYC)

Join SPARKLES FOR SUNNY author Sylvia Chen as she hosts a storytime + craft event at the Strand this shiny Saturday morning! This will be her first storytime event for this newly released picture book in NYC, and she'll bring a sparkly lucky red envelope craft for attendees to enjoy. Come celebrate this joyous picture book in style, including festive swag sure to brighten your day and upcoming Lunar New Year too!

Walk-ins welcome; registration appreciated to help plan materials and setup for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytime-with-sylvia-chen-at-usq-tickets-1980024057256?aff=oddtdtcreator

What: Meet & Greet + Signing

When: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 11:30am-12:30pm ET

Where: Yu & Me Books (44 Mulberry, NYC Chinatown)

Come meet the author of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story at the wonderful, AAPI-owned and focused Yu & Me Books! Enjoy chatting away with the author over cheery book signing, with sparkly swag sure to delight fans and supporters of all ages! This newly released book is perfect to take home as a gorgeous keepsake to peruse through and treasure, or to give as a lucky red and golden gift to dear ones for the upcoming Lunar New Year Holiday.

Check here to see more info and RSVP for this exciting event at Yu & Me Books: https://yuandmebooks.com/products/meet-greet-sparkles-for-sunny. RSVP not required/walk-ins welcome, but if you're able to RSVP or reserve your signed copy, this will help us to plan as best possible for the event for space and materials including the fun swag, etc. Thank you! 

What: SPARKLES FOR SUNNY Launch Party!

When: Sunday, December 7, 2025

Where: Watchung Booksellers (The Kids' Room, 44 Fairfield Street, Montclair, NJ)

Come join us for a super sparkly *launch party* for this brand-new picture book! The author is delighted to host a first-time storytime with cheery Q&A for all who join in on the festivities welcoming this book into the world. Attendees can also enjoy a special craft and shiny swag giveaways, plus book signing by the author of course. Perfect for families looking for an entertaining activity for kids, and for anyone looking for a unique and artful holiday gift for loved ones!

Check here to see more info and RSVP for this exciting event at Watchung Booksellers: https://www.watchungbooksellers.com/events. RSVP not required/walk-ins welcome, but if you're able to RSVP, this will help us to plan as best possible for the event for space and materials including fun swag, etc. Thank you!