Gina Rae Mitchell

Mei’s Mermaid Mission by Crystal Z. Lee | Spotlight ~ Giveaway 2 Books, 1 Winner | #ChildrensPictureBook #MeisMermaidMission  #mermaidbooks #AsianMythology @iReadBookTours @crystal.z.lee 

A book blog tour from iRead Book Tours.

Thank you to the author, publisher, & Lauren at iRead for providing me with the information for this tour.

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Book Details

Quick Summary:

Over twenty sea animals and over twenty locations in Asia are introduced in this story, as well as Asian mermaid mythologies in the book’s backmatter. Children and adults will delight in this exquisitely illustrated picture book emphasizing empathy, collaboration, culture, friendship, and environmental protection.

Mei's Mermaid Mission by Crystal Z. Lee
Published by Balestier on February 20, 2024
Genres: Children's Picture Book
Format: Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 42

The mission of the Mermaids International Rescue Alliance (MIRA) is to guard the ocean and protect the sea creatures. There are many mermaid members in MIRA from all over Asia, such as Princess Hwangok (Korea), Roro (Indonesia), Jiao (China), Ningyo (Japan), Songkhla (Thailand), Duyung (Malaysia), Sovann Macha (Cambodia), Sirena (the Philippines), and Mei (Taiwan).

This picture book follows Mei as she travels all over the Asia Pacific region to gather the team of MIRA mermaids in order to stop Pirate Polymer from polluting. Can Mei and the MIRA mermaids stop the pirate in time?

Over twenty sea animals and over twenty locations in Asia are introduced in this story, as well as Asian mermaid mythologies in the book's backmatter. Children and adults will delight in this exquisitely illustrated picture book emphasizing empathy, collaboration, culture, friendship, and environmental protection.

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Meet the Illustrator:

Allie Su was born and raised in a village in Yunlin county, Taiwan. She attended Nanhua University in Chiayi city, majoring in Visual Arts. Allie once lived in Korea for some time, volunteering in the area of animal protection. She loves kimchi, Korean saunas, Incheon’s snowy winters, and taking boat rides to Yeouido. She believes in bringing joy to people through art. Allie has worked as a children’s art teacher and a professional illustrator. She also illustrated a picture book about Taiwan, Kai the Dancing Butterfly.

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Interview with the Author

Mei’s Mermaid Mission by Crystal Z. Lee

Each mermaid’s outfit is inspired by either the mermaid mythology from their home country, or from the traditional wear originating from their native culture. For example, Mei the Taiwanese mermaid is wearing Indigenous Tao clothing, Ningyo the Japanese mermaid is illustrated to have a ninja vibe, and Sirena the Filipina mermaid is wearing an interpretation of the baro’t saya (the traditional dress of the Philippines).

You’re right! My other picture books, Kai the Dancing Butterfly and A Unicorn Named Rin also include many animals. I believe that as stewards of the earth, humans have a responsibility towards other animals and creatures we share this planet with. I think children should be taught this great purpose from a young age.

I started writing my first novel, Love and Other Moods, when I was still living in Taipei and Shanghai. Later when we moved back to California, I started taking publishing and writing courses at Stanford University. The pitching journey was challenging. I was first working with a US indie press and had landed a literary agent, but later I parted ways with both amicably. Then a British press accepted my manuscript and I’ve stayed with them since! My next three books were children’s picture books: A Unicorn Named Rin, Kai the Dancing Butterfly, and Mei’s Mermaid Mission. I also dabbled in other forms of literature such as poetry. Last year my poetry was accepted into a UK anthology, Tabula Rasa.

In Cambodian and Thai mythology, Sovann Macha was a golden mermaid who led a pack of mer-warriors.

In Korean lore, there is a love story between King Eunhye and a mermaid princess, Hwangok. Princess Hwangok lived at Busan and patiently kept vigil for Eunhye by the shore.

My book references names from mermaid mythologies that have permeated the Asia Pacific region, some of them for centuries. I’ve always been fascinated with the underwater world so writing this book was a wonderful journey.

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Giveaway!

Enter to win two physical books: MEI’S MERMAID MISSION and Crystal Z. Lee’s novel, LOVE AND OTHER MOODS (one winner) (US only) (ends April 12)

Please visit more stops on the tour for extra chances to win!

Official Tour Page for Mei’s Mermaid Mission

Full Tour Schedule:

March 18 – Faith And Books – book spotlight
March 18 – Cover Lover Book Review– book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
March 19 – Cheryl’s Book Nook – book spotlight / giveaway
March 19 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
March 20 – Country Mamas With Kids – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
March 20– A Mama’s Corner of the World – book spotlight / giveaway
March 21 – Library Lady’s Kid Lit – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
March 21 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway

March 22 – @regallywritten – book spotlight
March 22 – Writer with Wanderlust – book spotlight / giveaway
March 25 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
March 26 – Karma Zee Readz – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
March 26 – The Phantom Paragrapher – book spotlight / giveaway
March 27 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
March 28 – China Sorrows – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
March 29 – Leanne Bookstagram – book spotlight
March 29 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight

April 1 – FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
April 2 – Dana Loves Books – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
April 3 – Books With a Chance – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
April 4 – mamof9 – book spotlight
April 4 – I’m Into Books – book spotlight / giveaway
April 5 – icefairy’s Treasure Chest – book spotlight
April 5 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight /author interview / giveaway

 

MEI’S MERMAID MISSION by Crystal Z Lee Book Tour Giveaway

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Book Title: Mei’s Mermaid Mission by Crystal Z. Lee
Category: Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7), 42 pages
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Publisher: Balestier Press
​Publication Date: Mar 1, 2024.
Tour dates: Mar 18 to April 5
Content Rating: G

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