Join us at bbgb books in Richmond, Virginia featuring author Kim Nguyen and illustrator Libby VanderPloeg to celebrate the release of their new picture book Princess & the Pea-tition, an empowering story that encourages readers of all ages to question ridiculous systems, use their voice for good, and be the leaders they want to see in the world.

This event will consist of a reading, short creator discussion and Q&A, and a book signing. Books will be available for purchase at the event, and available for preorder for pick-up at the event. 

Kim Nguyen is a first-generation Vietnamese-Texan writer. She lives in Austin with her daughter, husband and several foster pugs. She loves telling empowering yet quirky stories for kids. Her award-winning career in advertising and entertainment informs her gently subversive and comedic writing. As a child of Vietnamese refugees, she is dedicated to telling diverse stories that shed light on issues in the world while maintaining a cheerful optimism about the future.

Libby VanderPloeg is an artist and illustrator living in southern California. She’s best known for her silly, sweet animated gifs celebrating community and inclusivity, and also for her colorful, detailed maps. She believes that art has the power to spark hope and bring about change. When she’s not drawing, she loves to explore new places and spend time in nature with her husband and charming dog, Tucker.