Helping Every Child Feel Seen with Maya Lê
About this episode
Maya Lê discusses her journey and mission to enhance cultural representation in children's literature.
In this episode, host Dr. Erin Bailey welcomes Maya Lê, creator of MaiStoryBook, in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Maya shares her personal journey as a half-Vietnamese, half-Filipino creator who grew up with little cultural representation in children's books, and how that experience shaped her mission to ensure every child can see themselves — and others — in the stories they read. About Maya Lê: Maya Lê is the Creator of MaiStoryBook, a platform dedicated to sharing diverse and inclusive educational resources with families and educators. Passionate about equality and diversity in children’s literature, she inspires a new generation of readers through her interactive read aloud YouTube videos, reviews of children’s books on Instagram, book-inspired crafts, and curated book lists. Episode Links: Instagram: @maistorybooklibrary Substack: MaiStoryBook YouTube: MaiStoryBook TpT Craft Templates: MaiStoryBook Reading Is Fundamental's AAPI Calendar: Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Calendar | RIF.org RIF's AAPI Collection: May is Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Collection |…
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