Sticky Rice Hands is a heartfelt story about family, culture, and the quiet ways love is passed down through generations.

Told through the eyes of a young girl growing up in America, this story honors the journey her family took long before she was born. Though she has never seen Laos herself, it lives within her—through the food they share, the stories they carry, and the traditions that shape who she is.

Inspired by real experiences, Sticky Rice Hands is a love letter to heritage, resilience, and the families who carry their history with them across oceans and generations.

Because some things are never left behind…they are held, shared, and remembered— in our hands.

This book is based on the true stories of my family. While AI-assisted tools were used during editing, the story, the illustrations and cultural experiences in these pages are my own.