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Workshops & events

Cultural workshops, festivals and author visits kids remember.

100+ workshops and festivals, 2,000+ kids, parents and educators reached across Greater Boston. Bilingual storytelling, crafts, games and food tasting. Built for grades K to 5.

Windy reading a bilingual book with kids
Former partners MFA BostonNorth Shore Children's MuseumLynn MuseumFor Kids Only AfterschoolMedford, Woburn, Melrose & Somerville Public LibrariesSaugus YMCACity of Chelsea

What I offer

Author Visit

A bilingual read-aloud of one of my books, a peek at how picture books get made, and a hands-on activity that brings the story to life, from food tasting to crafts and games.

✓ Grades K to 5✓ About 45 minutes✓ In person or virtual

Cultural Workshop

Pick a theme: Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn lanterns, boba tea tasting, Vietnamese traditional costume (áo dài), or a Vietnamese food ABCs tasting.

✓ Grades K to 5 or family groups✓ 45 to 60 minutes✓ Craft supplies included

Festivals

I partner with cities, museums and nonprofits on full-day celebrations: storytelling, crafts, food, plus local lion dance, traditional dance and martial arts performers.

✓ All ages✓ Flexible length✓ Books for sale on site

Want me to speak to adults: parents, educators, a conference or a panel? See Press & Speaking.

A peek at past events

Every program mixes bilingual storytelling, games, sensory play, crafts and food tasting. At festivals, local artists and performers join in with lion dance, traditional music and dance, martial arts and more.

Windy reading to a classroom
Author visit · Classroom read-aloud
Child making a lantern craft with Windy
Cultural workshop · Lantern making
Story time at a museum
Story time · Museum celebration
Families at a library story time
Story time · Library visit

Events

NOV16
Cultural workshop
Cultural Workshop at Lynnfield Public Library Mon, Nov 16 · 4:00 PM · Lynnfield Public Library
DEC7
Author visit
Author Visit at Reading Public Library Mon, Dec 7 · 10:00 AM · Reading Public Library
DEC13
Lantern making
Lantern Making Workshop at Boston Public Library Sun, Dec 13 · 11:00 AM · Boston Public Library, South End Branch
DEC23
Cultural workshop
Cultural Workshop at Melrose Public Library Wed, Dec 23 · 2:00 PM · Melrose Public Library
APR2026
Author visit
Author visit with Windy Pham Morse Institute Library, Natick
FEB2026
Reading
Lunar New Year at the MFA: live reading of The Magic of Tết Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
In the news
MAY2025
Host
AAPI Heritage Month celebrations in Lynn Lynn Museum, Lynn
In the news

Also: Medford, Woburn, Melrose and Somerville Public Libraries · North Shore Children's Museum · Saugus YMCA · Mystic Valley YMCA · City of Chelsea · Braintree Mid-Autumn Festival · Stoneham Farmers Market · Somerville Growing Center · Street Theory Collective

What teachers, librarians and parents say

“Windy’s boba workshop fits perfectly into our curriculum on diversity and inclusion. Students loved learning about boba tea and how to make it. They got to try it too!”
Brianna Flary, FKO Director
“It was wonderful to see the Lunar New Year celebration at our library. We can’t wait to invite her back for future programs.”
Lisa Mucciarone, Librarian
“My daughter came home excited to share new Vietnamese words and stories. It’s rare to see an event that celebrates diversity while keeping kids so engaged and joyful.”
Kim Wynne, Parent
“We love Windy’s workshops. Her programs are fun and interactive. She makes Asian culture accessible and joyful for everyone.”
Leanne Whittemore, Saugus YMCA
“Thank you so much for the presentation, fruit/vegetable tasting and reading. The children had a BLAST! Several came up to me and excitedly told me what they tasted.”
Kate T.
“Our kids had an incredible experience! All the students and teachers enjoyed the reading and presentation. We highly recommend booking Windy for your event!”
Niki P.
“She read Eat the Rainbow and The ABC's of Vietnamese Food to our summer campers and taught them about healthy vegetables. Windy truly exemplifies kindness at work!”
Debbie K.

Contact me

I'm so excited to work with you! Send me a message about your school, library or event and I'll get back to you within 2 business days.

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