Kara Eng - Author

2025 ~ a year of reflection

What a RUN!! 🏃🏻‍♀️⭐️

A HUGE thank you to Allison and Read & Run Chicago for the incredible opportunity to lead the Chinatown Fun Run in May for AANHPI Month!

It was such a meaningful experience to not only run through the bustling streets of Chinatown, but also share about my family’s deep historical roots and explore the cultural landmarks featured in my book “Not Just a Simple Chinese Girl.”

And what better way than to celebrate with the most delectable complimentary pastries from Paris Baguette!🥐

A big shoutout to our partner Family Style RC and amazing volunteers for ensuring that our tour was smooth sailing — we couldn't have done it without everyone's help!

Grateful for every step, every story, and every bite!! 👟📖🧧

Look at this happy reader! She memorized her favorite parts of the book!

She’s not the only child to enjoy the book!

What better way than to gift a child with a book that he/she will love at Christmas time or anytime. It’s a fun, faith-based book! You can find the book here on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hHosrjw

Would you help me reach my goal of selling 200 books by Christmas?

What a unique experience participating in Read and Run today! Our activities ranged from tasting kafka at a local Palestinian bakery to participating in a Q&A session with the author Sahar Mustafah!

I look forward to leading the run this May for AAPI month!

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