《Kitchen Debate》是一部发生在热闹厨房里的幽默绘本：叉子骄傲、汤勺稳重，一对来自东方的筷子——Chi 和 Cho——则默默观察。有一天，厨房发起了一场“谁才是最重要的餐具”的大型辩论会！叉子和汤勺各自陈述优点，而筷子用智慧、勇气和幽默，让大家认识到：不是谁最强，而是每一种餐具都有自己的价值——包容、尊重与合作，才让厨房和谐。故事柔和地呈现文化差异与多元价值，对在海外成长的华裔孩子来说，这是一本帮助理解身份、文化与自信的温暖绘本；对所有家庭来说，它是一堂关于尊重与友善的轻松课程。
Kitchen Debate is a funny and heartwarming picture book set in a lively kitchen where every utensil has a personality. Fork is proud, Spoon is gentle, and a quiet pair of chopsticks—Chi and Cho—watch everything closely. One day, the utensils host a debate to decide which of them is the most important. Fork lists his successes, Spoon argues for soup, but it is Chopsticks who remind everyone that value is not about winning—every utensil matters in its own way. The story encourages respect, teamwork, and cultural understanding, making it especially meaningful for Asian American children navigating identity and community, while also being a fun universal lesson for any family.
Ivy Zan is a 16-year-old student in 11th grade at Lynbrook High School. She lives with her mom, dad, and younger sister in Santa Clara, California, who inspire her curiosity and creativity every day.
Ivy enjoys building robots, drawing, and dancing—activities that let her combine imagination with problem-solving. She loves strawberry ice cream and has a special fondness for cats, even though she doesn’t have one yet.
After an unforgettable summer in Alaska in 2018, Ivy wrote and published her first book, All About Alaska, capturing the beauty and adventure of her trip. She later wrote her autobiography, All About Ivy, sharing her life story from ages one to twelve.
Ivy has also collaborated with other young writers on Yummy Stories About Authentic Chinese Delicacies and Rocky Rocks in New York City. She hopes her writing inspires others to explore the world, be creative, and learn about different cultures.
