Chin has been busy driving to schools and libraries all over the Bay Area since the start of Chinese New Year.
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On this day, he is talking to kids at Rooftop School about the Chinese zodiac.
Twelve years ago, Chin began writing a book a year on each of the animals of the zodiac. The series is called "Tales of the Chinese Zodiac."
"The books are not about a particular tradition of Chinese New Year, but about how a boy or girl animal grows up, just like a child does, and has to learn about the world and find their place within," explained Chin.
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This year's book is about a dog named Daniel who must rely on his traits as a loyal companion to as he sets off on several adventures.
"The Chinese-American community is gratified to see Asian characters. It's important to share parts of Asian-American culture," said Chin.
If the books have a familiar look. That's because his publishing company, Immedium, worked with animators that have worked on movies and television shows for Disney, Nickelodeon, and Dreamworks.
Chin's next project is a series of books Asian inventions. The first one tells the story of how ramen was created.
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