Author Description

Emet loves to paint. But grown-ups think he should spend his time doing more important things. When Emet stops doing what he loves, color disappears from his world. What does Emet discover within himself in order to bring color back into his life? A colorful story about following your heart. From debut author/illustrator Jeni Chen comes this #OwnVoices picture book about embracing one's love for art and creative endeavors. Emet's Box portrays Asian characters with customs shared in the illustrations as we follow Emet through his journey of self exploration.