Popo-who doesn’t speak any English-is always there for Meimei whenever she needs an extra hand. They speak Mandarin Chinese at home, and Meimei picks up new words every day.
Today, Meimei feels like she can’t do anything without Popo. But, in the face of a language barrier, maybe there’s a way Meimei can help Popo, too. Here is a heart-warming and poignant intergenerational story touching on themes of dependence and independence that is about language, love, and the fact that actions ultimately speak loudest of all.
Cathy Wu is the winner of the Little, Brown Emerging Artist Award for her submission of Popo & Meimei Can Help, her debut picture book. She is a freelance designer and illustrator who runs a small paper goods business and teaches doodling skills and creativity practice on Skillshare. Cathy lives in Seattle and invites you to visit her at itscathywu.com.
