Welcome to Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers! 🦗📚
Where culture, childhood, and storytelling come together.
I'm Vilayvanh Bender, a Lao American children’s author, mom, and registered dietitian. I created this channel to share the heart behind my book Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers and inspire readers to celebrate culture, food, and heritage.

👧🏽Join us for Read-alouds & author visits
🌏 Cultural stories & traditions from Laos
🎨 Fun book activities & crafts
🧒🏾 Empowering readers to love who they are and where they come from
This channel is for parents, teachers, and anyone who believes in the power of diverse stories and passing down tradition with pride.
🛍️ Learn more, grab the book or schedule an author visit: www.mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers.com
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