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I had a fantastic time reading to the keiki at the 2024 Hawaii Book and Music Festival at UH Manoa! Mahalo to all the volunteers for making this a successful event.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Book Signing, August 3
Book Signing with Author / Illustrator
TAMMY YEE
at the Navy Exchange in NEX Mall
4725 Bougainville Dr Building 631, Honolulu, HI 96818
Saturday, August 3, from 11am to 1 pm
Stop by and say hello as you finish your summer reading with mermaid and sharks! Makes a great gift for keiki living in Hawaii, newcomers, and visitors.
Procreate video for "Mazie's Amazing Journey"
A video of my Procreate illustration for my upcoming book, "Mazie's Amazing Journey: From Immigrant to US Senator," written by Leslie Ann Hayashi and illustrated by Tammy Yee (ABA Publications).
"MAZIE'S AMAZING JOURNEY" is a children's picture book biography about US Senator Mazie Hirono (Hawaii): Come journey with 8-year-old Mazie as she leaves her home country of Japan to make a new life in Hawaii. As an immigrant, she faces the challenges of learning a new language, making friends and finding her calling as a lawyer-politician. From immigrant to United States Senator, Mazie finds the strength and courage to become a champion for justice.
Monday, June 10, 2024
Daniel Akaka Foundation Literacy Fair, July 13
Join me at the Daniel Kahikina Akaka Family Foundation's Literacy & Educational Fair!
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 9:00am to 1:30pm
at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1742 Lusitania Street.
I'll be reading at 11:20am and signing books, too.
The Angel of Santo Tomas: The Story of Fe del Mundo, Trailer
Who was Fe del Mundo?
A scientist, a pediatrician, and a humanitarian who sold her own home to build the 1st pediatric hospital in the Philippines, and a heroine who will inspire kids to make a difference.
Finally, the trailer. #fedelmundo #filipinohistory #biography #childrensbooks #aapi
Thursday, March 28, 2024
April 6, 2024 Book Event
Join me at the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo on April 6 for a free event to commemorate Tsunami Awareness Month!
There will be a reading of “The Tsunami Quilt-Grandfather's Story,” written by Anthony Fredericks and illustrated by Tammy Yee, followed by a book signing.
Admission is free!
Sandwich Islands Social Network with Kamaka Brown, Lori Matsukawa and Tammy Yee
Lori and I had a great time talking story with Sandwich Islands' gracious host, Kamaka Brown! Here's the video, where we talked about growing up in Hawaii, our inspiration as authors and illustrators, and our new book together, "Brave Mrs. Sato."
Friday, March 22, 2024
Live Podcast with Kamaka Brown!
Join Lori Matsukawa and me on "Aloha Friday with the Sandwich Islands Social Network" Facebook video podcast with Kamaka Brown for some Hawaii Kine talk story and to share our book, "Brave Mrs. Sato."
WHEN: Friday, March 22nd, 9:00 AM (HST), 12:00 PM (PDT) Live
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Story Time, Crafts and Book Signing: Brave Mrs. Sato
Meet Emmy-award-winning TV anchor and author Lori Matsukawa
and illustrator Tammy Yee
Enjoy a morning of story time and crafts, to be followed by talk-story and a signing of their new book "Brave Mrs. Sato"!
WHEN: Saturday, January 13, 2024, 10-11:30am
WHERE: da Shop, 3565 Harding Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, (808) 421-9460
#AAPI #asianbooks #childrensbooks #booksfromhawaii
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Hawaii News Now Sunrise Interview!
Author Lori Matsukawa and I will be on Hawaii News Now Sunrise show tomorrow (Friday), December 15 at 7:30 am to discuss our new book, "Brave Mrs. Sato"! Tune in! Chin Music Press #bravemrssato #childrensbook #AAPI #readaloud Basically Books
Author Event! Book Signing for "Brave Mrs. Sato"
If you're in Hilo, Hawaii, on Saturday, December 16, stop by Basically Books (334 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, 808-961-0144) and talk story! Both Lori and I will be there from 10:30am to noon. #AAPI #asianbooks #childrensbooks #booksfromhawaii
"Brave Mrs. Sato" by Lori Matsukawa, illustrated by Tammy Yee
Look what came in the mail! Lori Matsukawa and I will be on the Hawaii News Now Sunrise Show on Friday, December 15, at 7:30am. Then we're headed to the Big Island for a book signing of "Brave Mrs. Sato" (Chin Music Press) at Basically Books on Saturday, December 16 from 10:30 to noon!
Hope to see you there!
#bravemrssato #aapi #childrensbooks #originstory #hawaii #bigisland #hawaiichildrensbook #booksigning
THE WONDROUS MEETING OF ART AND SCIENCE
Thrilled to be working on my latest book with Tumblehome Books, a bio of the artists who created the famous Ware Collection of Glass Flowers at Harvard University.
"THE WONDROUS MEETING OF ART AND SCIENCE
Famous for crafting Harvard University’s collection of glass plants, Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka also made lifelike sculptures of jellyfish, octopuses, and other soft-bodied marine animals. This is the story of a father and son who, inspired by their love for nature, created the most exquisite glass scientific models of all time."
Work in progress for "Glass Wonders: The Story of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka" by Tammy Yee, Tumblehome Books. #blaschka #artandscience #childrensbooks #biography #warecollection #glassflower #lampwork #glassart
Friday, April 14, 2023
Storytime and Book Signing, April 29th, 11 am
Join me for storytime at Ala Moana Centerstage with Kristi Yamaguchi, Catherine Toth Fox, and Kristi Petosa-Sigel!
When: Saturday, April 29, 11am
Where: Ala Moana Centerstage
Book signing to follow at Barnes & Noble at 12 noon!
Author's Coalition at the Key Project!
I had a blast sharing the stage with author/illustrators Shar Tuiasoa and Kimberly Ratliff as a part of the Key Project's series, Writing Children's Literature in Hawai'i! And we all live on the Windward side. Mahalo to Kimberley Jones and Joe Wat for organizing a great evening.
Friday, December 16, 2022
Holiday Craft Activities for the Keiki!
Join me for paper crafts and more at da Shop and complete your holiday shopping!
This Saturday, December 17, 10-11am
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-jam-a-long-tickets-481346218497?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Friday, December 2, 2022
Saturday, September 3, 2022
October is Filipino American History Month!
I'll be available for school visits (on Oahu, Hawaii only) or via Zoom in commemoration of Filipino American History Month! We'll discuss my book, The Angel of Santo Tomas ~ The Story of Fe del Mundo, and highlight the achievements of this remarkable Filipino humanitarian, including her work in serving American children and families detained in internment camps during WWII.
“A lovely and inspiring biography of a benevolent, innovative female Asian doctor.” - Kirkus Reviews
For a pdf file with links to interviews and information about the creation of The Angel of Santo Tomas, please visit https://tammyyee.com/2022%20Filipino%20American%20History.pdf
ABOUT FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
Filipino American History Month has been recognized nationally since 2009 when Congress passed a resolution to commemorate the events, experiences, and lives of Filipino Americans and their impact on society. October was chosen since it marks the arrival of the first Filipinos who landed in what is now Morro Bay, California on October 18, 1587.
For more information, please visit http://fanhs-national.org/filam/about/
Escape Undersea by Ellen Prager PhD, with art by Tammy Yee
The latest adventure in the Wonderlist Series is available for pre-order now!
Invited to the world’s only undersea research station, Ezzy, Luke, and their father head to the Florida Keys and dive into an unexpected adventure. While visiting their ex-military friends in the Aquarius Sea Station, Ezzy and Luke encounter a strange algae bloom at the surface, giant goliath groupers, and a mysterious fish that threatens the coral reefs and their own safety. It’s another wild ride filled with humor and action as Ezzy Skylar explores the depths of her courage while overcoming her insecurities. With new friends, she and Luke discover the wonders of the undersea world and what it is like to live underwater. But once again they unwittingly stumble into a plot that could have disastrous consequences for the local wildlife and must jump into action to save the day.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
AUGUST 17 STORY TIME AND BOOK SIGNING!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 10 am
Join me for Keiki Story Time at da Shop Books + Curiosities! I'll be reading The Angel of Santo Tomas and other local favorites, with a craft activity and book signing to follow.
The Angel of Santo Tomas is the perfect gift to inspire children to pursue science and medicine with the heart to help others. It tells the story of the courageous Dr. Fe del Mundo, a filipino woman who overcame hardships to become a pediatrician and humanitarian.
I'll also be happy to answer questions about how I write and illustrate my books! Hope to see you there!
da Shop, https://dashophnl.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dashophnl
3565 Harding Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
808-421-9460 / info@dashophnl.com
@dashophnl #dashophnl #storytime #filipinobooks #childrensbooks #booksigning #kidlit #kidlitillustration #asianamericanlit #AAPI
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Family Night at the Lana'i Filipino Club House
Sat, May 7, 6pm at the Lana'i Filipino Club House.
Join me for Family Night on the beautiful island of Lana'i! I'll be reading from "The Angel of Santo Tomas" and "The Boy Who Tricked the Ghosts," and Ricardo will talk to youths about educational opportunities in healthcare!
Monday, February 7, 2022
The Angel of Santo Tomas - The Story of Fe del Mundo Book Trailer
Here's the book trailer for "The Angel of Santo Tomas - The Story of Fe del Mundo," a true story of courage, dedication, and a promise kept.
Fe del Mundo's sister dreamt of becoming a doctor—a big dream for a girl in the Philippines in the early 1900s. When her sister dies, young Fe vows to take her place, a promise she carries with her for the rest of her life.
The Angel of Santo Tomas - The Story of Fe del Mundo
by Tammy Yee
Thursday, February 3, 2022
ANNOUNCING THE RELEASE OF THE ANGEL OF SANTO TOMAS – THE STORY OF FE DEL MUNDO
Tumblehome Books is pleased to present their newest biography for kids, THE ANGEL OF SANTO TOMAS. A story about Filipina pediatrician Fe del Mundo that will inspire children to pursue science and medicine in the service of humanity.
| A STORY ABOUT BRAVERY, DEDICATION, AND A PROMISE KEPT When Fe del Mundo’s sister died, Fe vowed to fulfill her sister’s dream of becoming a doctor. This is the story of how she kept that promise, from the Philippines to America and back, through World War II and beyond, acting always with courage and care. “A lovely and inspiring biography of a benevolent, innovative female Asian doctor. This picture-book biography celebrates not only del Mundo's many accomplishments in medicine, but also her compassion and humanitarianism. The full-color digital illustrations depict details of Filipino culture, like architecture and clothing, while also beautifully capturing del Mundo’s gentleness and her emotions.” ~ Kirkus Reviews |  |
To learn more about the book, you can view the Tumbleocity STEM presentation of THE ANGLE OF SANTO TOMAS, including Tammy's illustration process, at https://youtu.be/XF0UZowv7oM
ABOUT THE AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR
Tammy Yee is an award-winning author/illustrator who grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii. After graduating from college, she cared for children as a pediatric nurse. Having her own children rekindled her love for picture books, so in 1994 she exchanged her stethoscope for a paintbrush and has been writing and illustrating ever since. www.tammyyee.com
| BOOK DETAILS | HOW TO ORDER |
Title: The Angel of Santo Tomas |
For Individual Buyers |
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Tumbleocity STEM presentation of "The Angel of Santo Tomas - The Story of Fe del Mundo"
A story of bravery, dedication, and a promise kept.
If you missed the live broadcast of Tumbleocity's STEM presentation of "The Angel of Santo Tomas," including some illustration demonstrations, you can watch it here. In it, I talk about the amazing and inspiring life of Dr. Fe del Mundo, whose dedication to the welfare of children carried her through World War 2, from the Philippines to the U.S. and beyond, and always with courage and care.
I also give a drawing demonstration with a time-lapse video of how the illustrations were created for this book.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Harvard Medical School Better Together Dialogue: Discussing "The Angel of Santo Tomas -The Story of Fe del Mundo"
Feb 10, 2022, 3-4:30 EST, 10-11:30 HST
Join me for a discussion of "The Angel of Santo Tomas: The Story of Fe del Mundo," hosted by the Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity Inclusion & Community Partnership.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Angel of Santo Tomas - The Story of Fe del Mundo
Learn more about Fe del Mundo, a remarkable Filipina pediatrician, scientist, author, and educator who led a life of courage and dedication! The Angel of Santo Tomas - The Story of Fe del Mundo, Tumblehome Books. Coming February 1, 2022.
https://tumblehomebooks.org/book/the-angel-of-santo-tomas/
#fedelmundo #angelofsantotomas
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Free Zoom Event!
February 2, 2022, 5:00PM EST/Noon HST
Registration is open, and the countdown begins!
Join me for a free Zoom session to learn about the life and work of Filipina pediatrician Fe del Mundo, a scientist, author, educator, and lifelong advocate for the welfare of children, who received multiple awards for her humanitarian work and for her dedication to “the poorest of the poor.”
Sharks keep the ocean ecosystem in balance!
Happy New Year! Beginning 1/1/2022, Hawaii Act 51 (House Bill 533) makes it illegal to knowingly capture, entangle or kill any species of shark in Hawaiian waters.
Learn more about sharks and their critical role in the environment in "Shark Patrol," by Ron Hirschi, illust. by Tammy Yee, Mutual Publishing.
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
20th Biennial Conference on Literature and Hawaii's Children
I'll be presenting with author/illustrator Akiko White and author Vera Arita at the 20th Biennial Conference on Literature and Hawaii's Children, a free conference for parents, teachers, librarians, writers, illustrators, + anyone interested in children's literature. Register now!
Sunday, June 6
9:00-10:15
CREATING LITERATURE
C3 So You Want to Write a Children's Book? This Is Our Path to Publication and Beyond
We will present to you our path to publication and answer any questions you may have on how to get your manuscript in the hands of little children everywhere! We will also tell you about our local Hawai‘i’ chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, which has helped many on their publication journey.
https://www.childrenslithawaii.org/2021-conference/
Escape Greenland
- Escape Greenland
- Written by Ellen Prager
- With illustrations by Tammy Yee
- Publisher : Tumblehome, Inc.
- Language : English
- Paperback : 248 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1943431701
- ISBN-13 : 978-1943431700
- Reading age : 9 - 12 years
- Grade level : 4 - 7
"Ezzy Skylar has inherited some of her geologist mother's daring along with her collection of special scarves. Now, along with her surgeon father and ten-year-old brother Luke, she has embarked on a trip to Greenland's Kangia Icefjord. But something isn't right."
You can find Escape Greenland at tumblehomebooks.org.
Sunday, March 14, 2021
Spring Break fun with mazes, mandalas, and more!
After a year spent indoors because of the pandemic, I have finally merged my origami and paper engineering hobbies with my interest in conservation to create an activity book for kids.
Rainforests and Reefs, available online through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, makes learning fun with hours of puzzles, spot-the-difference, word seek, mazes, and more.
In it, you can also make paper bag puppets, bird masks, a Hawaiian monk seal visor, and several origami models.
Need help with the paper construction? I've uploded instructional videos to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/TammyYee.
Enjoy!
From the mountains to the sea, make learning fun at home or on the go. A variety of activities and puzzles teach children about tropical wildlife and conservation. Featuring mazes, mandalas, spot the difference, word seek, and more. With 14 bonus paper projects including masks, paper bag puppets, and origami. Links to instructional videos guide children through the paper projects. |
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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Stay-at-home Read-aloud: Shark Patrol, by Ron Hirschi, illustrated by Tammy Yee
Fisheries biologist Ron Hirschi reads from our new book, "Shark Patrol," that follows the S.S. Scoutabout on its voyage in the Pacific to learn about sharks! Perfect read-aloud for kids curious about the ocean.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Fun and educational mazes keep kids busy!
Looking for activities while school is out?
AMAZING MAZES UNDER THE SEA IN HAWAII features twenty-one mazes that take kids on an underwater adventure in Hawaiian waters where they can wind there way around reefs and coral to learn more about its sea creatures--from ink-squirting he'e (octopus) to soaring malolo (flying fish).
Author Ellie Crowe introduces fascinating facts about each animal, and illustrator Tammy Yee brings them to life in detailed, textured drawings that makes you feel as if you're diving deep under Hawai'i's sea.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Home Resources from Arbordale Publishing!
To assist parents, teachers, and children during school closures, ArbordaleKids is making their digital books available for FREE to all teachers and students through May 15, 2020. Start reading today!
Visit https://www.arbordalepublishing.com/digitalbooks-permissions.htm.
Visit https://www.arbordalepublishing.com/digitalbooks-permissions.htm.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
2020 SCBWI HAWAII CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOPS!
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| Art from "Penguin on Vacation," by Salina Yoon. |
SCBWI HAWAII 2020 CONFERENCE
March 14-15
University of Hawai'i Law School
If you're interested in writing or illustrating children's books, don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from the best in the industry!
A fantastic lineup and VERY reasonable conference and workshop rates, right here in Hawaii!
Monday, December 16, 2019
Mermaid Evolution: The making of "The Castle That Kai Built" by Tammy Yee, Island Heritage Publishing
| Before there was Kai, there was an anglerfish. Who was roughly based on my bulldog, Roxy. And since every memorable character needs a sidekick, I gave her a mermaid. |  |
Who looked something like this...   Mermaid study, acrylic. This was back in 2013. She wasn't ready for the world, so I put her aside and worked on other things. When she was finally ready to come out again, I decided to soften her. And make her more representative of children everywhere. After all, diversity isn't represented in the color of your hair, whether it be pink or purple. So Kai got several makeovers.   The final illustrations were done in Procreate on an iPadPro. And that's Kai's story! | |
The Castle That Kai Built
By Tammy Yee
Island Heritage Publishing
Hardcover: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 1617104108
ISBN-13: 978-1617104107
What happens when Kai the mermaid and her loyal pet anglerfish build a castle under the sea?
They are joined by a rollicking cast of sea creatures — including a mischievous octopus, a school of jellyfish and playful dolphins — whose wild antics stir up trouble. Tammy Yee's bright illustrations invite children to search for details as the follow Kai on her aquatic adventure.
The Castle That Kai Built is a cumulative tale in which the story repeats and builds as more characters are introduced.
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