For as long as I can remember, stories have flooded my daydreams and demanded my attention at night. Whether at 4 PM or 4 AM, I’d write them down on napkins and in my phone, weaving them into poetry and prose (eventually) on a computer screen. When I couldn’t sell a story, I’d wonder if…
Author: AnnSukWang
Ann Suk Wang is a freelance journalist who writes picture books and children’s novels that highlight stories close to her heart, family and heritage. A graduate of UCLA (BA) and Boston University (MS), Ann is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI,) participates in various book writing groups, and was one of five finalists in the “We Need Diverse Books Short Story Contest." When not writing, Ann is most likely dancing, listening to podcasts, advocating for adoption (of children and pets), or sampling the next perfect dessert. She lives in Southern California with her supportive husband, two energetic sons, and canine bestie.
Letter to Governor DeSantis and Others Who Lean Toward His (Il)logic
A letter I sent to his office soon after his public display of bullying kids who wore their masks (definition of “bullying”: intimidate the more vulnerable) We are not out of the woods… Please apologize in public, on camera to the kids (and their families) you yelled at on camera. You use that footage to…
Non-Political Masks Amid Politics
If you cringe a bit when the topic of mask-wearing comes up, please relax those shoulders and bear with me, if only to be thoughtful about both sides of the debate. First off, let’s put politics aside, no matter how impossible that may feel. I believe we can still do this. Like your mother taught…
Living Amidst COVID-19
Recently, I was encouraged to write about this unprecedented time in history, to add my eyewitness account… What we are experiencing is a kind of metamorphosis.
God Used Adoption to Save… All of Us
Original publication in Inheritance Magazine, May 2017 https://www.inheritancemag.com/stories/god-used-adoption-to-save-all-of-us WHAT HAVE I DONE? I quietly asked myself this countless times the first year with our adopted child. Bonding was a challenge. When he desperately reached out to a strange man in the airport and I felt repeatedly rejected in this manner, I wondered, “What have I…
A Good Friend
Originally published on DailyDevos.org (for teens) Oct. 20, 2016Philippians 1:3-6 (NIV) I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all ofyou, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospelfrom the first day until now, being confident of this, that he whobegan a good work…
Showcase Home Revealed at Huge Party
The 2016 Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts is a 1918-built Mission Revival, found on a 2-acre property in La Canada Flintridge.
A Stroll Through Historic Olvera Street
Originally published in The Quarterly, Spring 2016 issue In the heart of historic Los Angeles, across from Union Station, lies a charming burst of colors, culture and cuisine. Olvera Street is one of the oldest streets in LA, a shoppers delight and a snapshot into history. This living museum is home to some of…
Leo Politi’s “Moy Moy” Celebrated
Originally published 1.21.15 in “A Stone’s Throw” Column in the South Pasadena Review Last Thursday, dancing lions roamed the streets of South Pasadena, winding through the farmer’s market, blinking lit-up eyes, flapping wiggly ears and ushering a crowd into the community room of the public library. As the lively percussion band and lion dancers…
CERT Classes Empower People to Prepare for Emergencies
Part 1 of 2: Published 9.24.15, South Pasadena Review When disaster strikes, it’s too late to prepare. And in California, an earthquake, a fire, a windstorm or even your car breaking down on the way to Vegas in 100-degree heat can turn into an emergency situation very quickly. We know this, and yet many,…
Ann Suk Wang, Children's Book Author 