Like what you see here at HapaMama? I’m an experienced journalist, essayist and speaker available for freelance work. I’d love to discuss opportunities with you, just send me an email: grace(at)hapamama(dot)com
I’m also available to consult and speak on topics of social media, Asian American issues, and parenting.
For samples of my work, click on the links below:
Food
Not Just a Crock: The Viral Word-Of-Mouth Success Of Instant Pot, NPR
The savory treat of the Dragon Boat Festival and the aunties who make them, Public Radio International
Feature Articles
Dangerous Bites: Cultural Implications of Food Allergies, Center for Asian American Media/KQED, May 2014
Libraries and English Language Learners, School Library Journal, April 2014
Cultural Analysis
The real problem with “Tiger Mother”, Salon
Women of Color: The Silent Victims of the Mommy Wars, BlogHer
Personal Essays
Why My Family Won’t Do Reality TV, Mom.me
A Letter to My 5th Grader, Mom.me
Parenting
Ways to Introduce Your Kids to Foreign Languages, PBS Parents
The Importance of Art in Child Development, PBS Parents
Politics
6 Ways Immigration Reform Can Help Women, BlogHer, March 2013
Nancy Pelosi: Reigniting the American Dream for Women, BlogHer, September 2012
Broadcast Analysis
Diverse animated feature sees big Oscar win, MSNBC
How to talk to your children about tragedy, WGN Radio
Does Feminism Ignore Race? HuffPost Live