My YA chapter book in progress, "Enn's Magical Traveling Bookshop," has been reimagined to feature a main character who is Laos-American. Her voice and character come from my friend, Vanhessa, who is Laos-American and is providing insights and experiences to make this character as true and authentic as possible. Meet Vee, an eleven year-old girl who is smart, outgoing, mischievous, and VERY curious about the strange happenings at the new bookshop in town. A bookshop at which she now has a summer job...