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Vilayvanh Bender

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The TufFish Show

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Priya Krishna

Ari Shaffir

Ryan Dalton

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Julie Reisler

Alexander Harris

Chris Hamilton

Rolf Potts

Natalie Sisson

Scott Chaskey

Rob Greenfield

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Welcome Vilayvanh Bender to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more. What started as a way to share her culture and childhood experiences with her children blossomed into a children's book that could reach more children. Vanh's efforts to write a book that helps to normalize different food was strengthened by working with a talented illustrator and incorporating feedback from beta readers. She offers great insights for why school visits are so valuable as well as ways to make them engaging for children. Vilayvanh Bender immigrated to America with her family as a young Vietnam War refugee. Entering the United States without speaking English, her first goal was to become fluent in this new language. Cultural preservation, acceptance and not giving up on one’s dreams is very important to Vilayvanh. She is also a private practice Registered Dietitian based in Corona, California working with children and families. Vilayvanh lives with her husband and two girls. Visit www.mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers.com Book purchase link for Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers: https://www.amazon.com/Mommy-Fried-Grasshoppers-Vilayvanh-Bender/dp/0989885038

Welcome Vilayvanh Bender to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit <a href="https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish</a> to learn more. What started as a way to share her culture and childhood experiences with her children blossomed into a children's book that could reach more children. Vanh's efforts to write a book that helps to normalize different food was strengthened by working with a talented illustrator and incorporating feedback from beta readers. She offers great insights for why school visits are so valuable as well as ways to make them engaging for children. Vilayvanh Bender immigrated to America with her family as a young Vietnam War refugee. Entering the United States without speaking English, her first goal was to become fluent in this new language. Cultural preservation, acceptance and not giving up on one’s dreams is very important to Vilayvanh. She is also a private practice Registered Dietitian based in Corona, California working with children and families. Vilayvanh lives with her husband and two girls. Visit <a href="http://www.mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers.com</a> Book purchase link for Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mommy-Fried-Grasshoppers-Vilayvanh-Bender/dp/0989885038/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Mommy-Fried-Grasshoppers-Vilayvanh-Bender/dp/0989885038</a>

Sharing cultural and childhood experiences through children's books with Vilayvanh Bender

Vanh Bender is the author of the children's book, Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers! She is a Laotian-American living in California. Her book seeks to teach children about Lao culture and to normalize aspects of the culture that may seem foreign to them. We spoke about her early life in Laos, growing up in the US, the content of her book, and much more!*Editor's Note: Vanh was born in Khampong Srolaok and then lived in Vientiane, but she was not born in Vientiane. She and her family however are Laotian. Check out Vilayvanh Bender:http://mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers/ https://sahtupress.com/books/mommy-eats-fried-grasshoppers/Support TVTV on Patreon:www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Vanh Bender is the author of the children's book, Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers! She is a Laotian-American living in California. Her book seeks to teach children about Lao culture and to normalize aspects of the culture that may seem foreign to them. We spoke about her early life in Laos, growing up in the US, the content of her book, and much more! *Editor's Note: Vanh was born in Khampong Srolaok and then lived in Vientiane, but she was not born in Vientiane. She and her family however are Laotian. Check out Vilayvanh Bender: <a href="http://mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers/</a> <a href="https://sahtupress.com/books/mommy-eats-fried-grasshoppers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sahtupress.com/books/mommy-eats-fried-grasshoppers/</a> Support TVTV on Patreon: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter</a>

Episode 102 Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers! with Vilayvanh Bender