The Spotlight
February 2026 - Immedium
1. NEWS
A. Happy Year of the Horse
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Celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year with
The Year of the Horse:
from our popular annual series
Tales from the Chinese Zodiac.
The lunar new year starts this week on Tuesday, February 17th.
Saddle up for an exciting adventure with Hannah the horse! This feisty filly has a proud family. Befriending the boy Tom, Hannah wants to make the most of her talents. But she may bridle at being underestimated. Not willing to take "neigh" for an answer, will Hannah succeed at blazing her own trail?s!
Hannah shares her amazing travels in a revised edition, bilingual in simplified Chinese. Colorfully illustrated by animator (and horse lover) Jennifer Wood, Hannah motivates readers to seize life's reins and gallop forward!
B. The Year of the Fire Horse
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The Chinese zodiac's 12 animals combine with the 5 elements of alchemy (earth, water, fire, wood, and metal) to make a 60-year cycle of possibilities.
2026 is the year of the fire horse (which last occurred in 1966).
A horse's personality is confident and strong. These hard workers desire independence. Action oriented, these charismatic go-getters are adaptable but tend to buck authority. Combined with the element of fire, this year will be a hot one to remember!
Schools and libraries: contact us to schedule an engaging author visit, presentation, and storytime!
C. Lunar New Year in Los Angeles
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Enjoy rollicking storytimes for The Year of the Horse throughout Southern California during the week of February 17th-25th.
Author Oliver Chin presents engaging family programs at many public libraries and schools across Los Angeles county.
Artist of The Year of the Dragon, Snake, and Horse, Jennifer Wood joins Oliver to sign Tales from the Chinese Zodiac at the Huntington Library's popular celebration on the weekend of February 21-22 (San Marino, CA).
In our LA book tour, we look forward to meeting students, teachers, and librarians, who enjoy our engaging programs.
2. REVIEWS
The Discovery of Fireworks and Gunpowder
by Oliver Chin
illustrated Juan Calle
"With beautiful illustrations accompanied by simple text, this book is a great introduction to fireworks and how they came to exist... A wealth of precise and detailed information is presented in colorful and enticing layouts that are sure to captivate all readers. Even the topic of gun powder, replete with its initial primitive uses inside a bamboo flamethrower, is sure to fascinate readers... This is a great resource for science and cultural courses."
- School Library Connection
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Animals Don't, So I Won't!
by David G. Derrick Jr.
"Disney Story Artist David G. Derrick Jr. leverages his craft to relate the needs and virtues of nature to children. Like Beatrix Potter and other fable-weaving artists of old, this form of storytelling through art has proved a magical medium for captivating young minds and imparting valuable lessons for centuries. Since Potter penned her first tale, the tradition has evolved somewhat. Digital tools help animate the artists drawings, yet illustration remains the foundation for educating children about nature and science."
- Earth Endeavors
3.
EVENTS
February
2/1: Oakland Chinatown Chinese New Year festival, CA, am
2/5: Year of the Horse storytime: Walnut Creek public library, Walnut Creek, CA, 4:30 pm
2/7: Richmond Lunar New Year night market, Balboa Street (35th-40th Ave), San Francisco, CA, 3 pm
2/9: Year of the Horse storytime: Los Altos public library, Los Altos, CA, 4 pm
2/11: Year of the Horse storytime: Milpitas public library, Milpitas, CA, 3:30 pm
2/12: Stratford School, San Jose Almaden, CA, 2 pm
2/12: Cupertino public library, Cupertino, CA, pm
2/14: Dungeons and Dragons drawing workshop: Saratoga public library, Saratoga, CA, 2 pm
2/17: Glendale Assistance League - Fremont elementary school visit, Glendale, CA, am
2/17: Marina del Rey public library, CA, 4:30 pm
2/18: Lakewood public Libary, Lakewood, CA, 4 pm
2/19: La Puente public Library, La Puente, CA, 3 pm
2/19: Sunkist public Library, La Puente, CA, 4:30 pm
2/20: Live Oak public Library, Arcadia, CA, 4 pm
2/21-22: Huntington Library Lunar New Year festival, San Marino, CA, am
2/23: Los Feliz Public Library, LAPL, Los Angeles, CA, 4 pm
2/24: Carver elementary school, San Marino, CA, 10 am
2/24: Echo Park public Library, LAPL, Westwood, CA, 4 pm
2/25: Chinatown Public Library, LAPL, Los Angeles, CA, 10:45 am
2/25: Mid Valley public Library, LAPL, 16244 Nordhoff St, North Hills, CA, 4 pm
2/27: Silicon Valley International School, Palo Alto, CA, 1 pm
2/27: Year of the Horse storytime: Campbell public library, Campbell, CA, 4 pm
2/28: Berkeley Public Library - main branch, Berkeley, CA, 1 pm
March
3/2: Nueva high school, Socio-Emotional Learning, San Mateo, CA
3/3: Nueva high school, Socio-Emotional Learning, San Mateo, CA
3/4: Year of the Horse storytime: Clayton public library, Clayton, CA, 2 pm
3/7: Year of the Horse storytime: Martinez public library, Martinez, CA, 2 pm
3/9: CAIS pre-school, San Francisco, CA, 10 am
3/10: SFSU - AAS, San Francisco, CA, am
3/14: Chinese Historical & Cultural Project, History Park, San Jose, CA, am
3/17: Argonne Elementary School, San Francisco, CA, am
3/23: Jefferson Elementary School, San Francisco, CA, am
Keep reading!
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San Francisco, CA 94131
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Immedium, Inc. inspires a world of imagination, and creates entertaining books that have multi-dimensional appeal. Based in San Francisco, CA, Immedium sits on the Pacific Rim, a vibrant intersection for crossover cultural trends from Asia and America. Embracing an increasingly diverse and "multimedia" world, Immedium publishes titles ranging from eye-catching children's books and contemporary non-fiction to commentaries on art and popular culture. Visit us at www.immedium.com
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