<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Chasing the Whimsy, host Ben engages in a heartfelt conversation with author Veeda Bybee about the importance of representation in children&amp;#39;s literature, particularly for Asian American girls. They discuss Veeda&amp;#39;s journey from journalism to becoming a children&amp;#39;s book author, her inspirations for writing, and the significance of empowering young readers through relatable characters. The conversation also touches on parenting, the fearlessness of children, and the role of family cooking in creating lasting memories. Vida shares insights from her new cookbook inspired by family-friendly musicals, emphasizing the joy of cooking together as a family and the importance of food in building connections. The episode concludes with reflections on the power of creativity and the importance of embracing imperfections in both cooking and life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Opening Theme created by Remedial M-Theory &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow, Subscribe, Like, Comment, and Share: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: ChasingtheWhimsy.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: Whimsy@ChasingtheWhimsy.com &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter/X: @ChaseTheWhimsy &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @ChasingTheWhimsy &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Youtube: @ChasingTheWhimsy &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: @ChasingTheWhimsy&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of Chasing the Whimsy, host Ben engages in a heartfelt conversation with author Veeda Bybee about the importance of representation in children&#39;s literature, particularly for Asian American girls. They discuss Veeda&#39;s journey from journalism to becoming a children&#39;s book author, her inspirations for writing, and the significance of empowering young readers through relatable characters. The conversation also touches on parenting, the fearlessness of children, and the role of family cooking in creating lasting memories. Vida shares insights from her new cookbook inspired by family-friendly musicals, emphasizing the joy of cooking together as a family and the importance of food in building connections. The episode concludes with reflections on the power of creativity and the importance of embracing imperfections in both cooking and life. Opening Theme created by Remedial M-Theory Follow, Subscribe, Like, Comment, and Share: Website: ChasingtheWhimsy.comEmail: Whimsy@ChasingtheWhimsy.com Twitter/X: @ChaseTheWhimsy Instagram: @ChasingTheWhimsy Youtube: @ChasingTheWhimsy TikTok: @ChasingTheWhimsy

Chasing the Whimsy

#105: Veeda Bybee and a Few of Her Favorite Things

#105: Veeda Bybee and a Few of Her Favorite Things

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