Chopsticks Are

Chopsticks are our sous‑chefs in the kitchen. They are shape, texture, and art. They are also remembering, celebration, and good luck. Learn about the countless things these amazing utensils can be in this picture book that makes learning about chopsticks as joyful as using them!

Why do we love chopsticks? Let us count the ways! Chopsticks can be so many things: A baton for blending, swirling, whirling . . . slender fingers, perfect for picking up cheese puffs and navigating natto . . . a tradition, an offering, a celebration . . . and so much more than we can imagine. This meaningful and joy-filled picture book celebrates how chopsticks are used by people all over the world. Learn about how chopsticks are used in different cultures and countries, and join in the celebration of this multifaceted utensil.

Author Biography

Chloe Ito Ward is the author of Love Grows Here and Made for More. She has spent the last decade teaching kindergarten, where she discovered her passion for picture books. She divides her time between the Pacific Northwest and Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i. When she isn’t perfecting her ramen recipe, you can find her rock climbing or racing her husband, son, and their imaginary dog, Miso, across Kalapaki Beach.

Lynn Scurfield is the illustrator of many children’s books, including Two New Years and The Quest for a Tangram Dragon. In their spare time, Lynn enjoys knitting, watching tours of beautiful houses online, and going on hikes with Taro, her small (but barky) dog. Lynn resides in Toronto, Canada.