TATEUCHI STORY THEATRE
View documentaries, hear stories from our friends at the Seattle Channel and abroad, learn how to craft from unique artists, and enjoy featured community stories.
WELCOME TO OUR DIGITAL TATEUCHI STORY THEATRE where we bring Wing Luke Museum programs to you online.
Many thanks to the Tateuchi Foundation for the ongoing support of this program series. The Atsuhiko & Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation promotes international understanding, knowledge, and the quality of relations between Japan and the United States, providing the Puget Sound region with greater exposure to the performing arts and culture of Japan.
STORY TIME
THE TRICKSTERS: PUZZLES TO SOLVE STORY TIME WITH JANET WONG
In The Tricksters: Puzzles to Solve, a story by children's author Janet Wong, Trickster characters featured in our Wing Luke Museum "Tricksters" exhibit talk about puzzles that challenge the world: (1) How to Calm the Sun, (2) How to Quiet the Wind, (3) How to Tickle the Clouds, and (4) How to Make the People Peaceful Again. Listen and brainstorm with your "Small Ones." The future of the world depends on you!
Thank you to Janet Wong for creating this original story and for helping to create the Tricksters Exhibit!
This Story Time is presented in conjunction with the exhibit Tricksters in the Uwajimaya & Moriguchi KidPLACE Gallery, at the Wing Luke Museum through December 31, 2023.
Left to right: Trickster Sri Thanonchai, Blue Jackal, Kitsune, Maui and Pilandok are featured in this original tale written and told by Janet Wong. (These illustrations were created for the “Tricksters” exhibit by artist, Sami).
OCTOPUS AND CROW: STORY TIME WITH ROGER FERNANDES
All the animals were warning each other of a monster on the beach. The crow claimed to be smarter than the rest of the animals and doubted the warnings. Sometimes, being too confident can get you in trouble! Find out how the Crow gets tricked in Octopus and Crow, as told by Storyteller and Artist Roger Fernandes of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.
Thank you to Roger Fernandez for helping on the Tricksters exhibit and for sharing this story with us today!
This Story Time is presented in conjunction with the exhibit Tricksters in the Uwajimaya & Moriguchi KidPLACE Gallery, at the Wing Luke Museum through December 31, 2023.
IN MY MOSQUE: STORY TIME BY M.O. YUKSEL WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY HATEM ALY
Join us as we step into the welcoming and warm traditions that are found in every mosque - told through a community’s and a child’s perspective and with beautiful illustrations. (Please note that this video is up for a limited time, through December 6th only)
Thank you to author M.O. Yuksel and illustrator Hatem Aly for this educational and gorgeous book!
THE RABBIT’S COURT: STORY TIME BY JULIE KIM
To celebrate our new Tricksters Exhibit in Uwajimaya & Moriguchi KidPLACE Gallery, on view from Friday, August 4, 2023-December 31 2023, we will be having special Story Times featuring tricksters from many cultures over the next few months.
Our first Tricksters Story Time is recounted by artist and author Julie Kim, who will treat you to The Rabbit’s Court all the while drawing out the illustrations as the story unfolds. Thank you to Julie Kim!
Julie Kim is an author/illustrator living in Seattle. She wrote and illustrated Where's Halmoni?, and her latest book Where's Joon? will be coming out in October.
Story Time is presented by the Institute for Library and Museum Services and the Tateuchi Foundation.
A HOME UNDER THE STARS: STORY TIME BY ANDY CHOU MUSSER
Join author/illustrator Andy Chou Musser and meet Toby, a young boy who takes a magical journey to help him deal with his overwhelming feelings about moving to a new home.
Thank you to the author and to Little Bigfoot for sharing this beautiful book!
Story Time is presented by the Institute for Library and Museum Services and the Tateuchi Foundation.
ORDINARY ‘OHANA: STORY TIME WITH ELLISON
Meet Kainoa as he introduces you to the many members of his ‘ohana (family), some related and some chosen, but all equally loved and welcomed!
Thank you to Bess Press for sharing this heartwarming book and allowing the Museum to have Ellison, of the Wing Luke Museum staff, present this for our Story Time Series!
Thank you also to author Lee Cataluna and illustrator Cheyne Gallarde for this wonderful book!
Recorded with permission from the publisher Bess Press Inc.
NURSE UBE RIDES A PEDICAB: STORY TIME BY ANNIE CHENG WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY FER BASBAS
Join Nurse Ube and her friends on their adventure at Narra Park. This book is part of the Nurse Ube series that celebrates the Filipino Nursing community and showcases Filipino food, culture, and values, with some humor intertwined. Nurse Ube reminds us about kindness and helping others which are important values of the Filipino people.
Nurse Ube Rides a Pedicab is written in English and Tagalog!
Thank you to author Annie Cheng and illustrator Fer Basbas for sharing this endearing book for our Story Time viewers.
THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT: STORY TIME WITH OLIVER CHIN
The Wing Luke Museum welcomes back author Oliver Chin to read from his collection of tales from the Chinese Zodiac with a lively story about Rosie, an adventurous bunny with extra-long ears.
Please note: Oliver's lively interpretation of his story has some adventurous and suspenseful sections that may be scary for toddlers. Please preview if you feel your very young child scares easily.
Thank you to Oliver Chin for sharing your entertaining and inspiring story!
Buy The Year of the Rabbit by Oliver Chin, illustrated by Justin Roth, and other children’s literature in the Marketplace!
HONORING FAMILY HOLIDAY STORIES: STORY TIME WITH JANET WONG
Holiday time is the perfect time for sharing family stories — and writing them down. In this video, author Janet Wong and her father "Grandpa Roger" do just that: Grandpa tells a story about making a big mistake while cooking Japanese yokan before New Year's Day — and Janet Wong puts that story into a short poem.
Thank you to Janet Wong and Grandpa Roger for sharing your story and encouraging us to be poets!
Story Time is presented by the Tateuchi Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
HAFSA AND THE MAGICAL RING:
STORY TIME BY YASMIN ULLAH ILLUSTRATED BY RAFIUZZAMAN RHYTHOM
Hafsa lives in a refugee camp in Bangladesh and very much misses the home she left behind in Myanmar. She shares her special memories of home with her little brother while their mother tells them a beloved Rohingya folk tale.
Thank you to Guba Books, Raya Rahman, Yasmin Ullah and Rafiuzzaman Rhythom for sharing this beautiful story!
This Story Time is in conjunction with the current exhibit, Woven Together: Stories of Burma/ Myanmar currently on display.
Story Time is presented by the Tateuchi Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
NURSE UBE SINGS KARAOKE: STORY TIME BY ANNIE CHENG
Join Nurse Ube as she and her friends enjoy a favorite Filipino activity at Magic Karaoke. Thank you to author Annie Cheng (so happy to have you back!) and illustrator Fer Basbas for sharing this endearing book for our Story Time viewers.
MO’OLELO MOMENTS WITH ‘ANAKE KALEI
We are so happy to have “Mo'olelo Moments with 'Anakē Kalei” back for our September Story Time! In this mo'olelo, Hi'iakaikapoliopele (Hi’iaka), Hawaiian goddess and youngest sister of Pele battles the great Pana'ewa. With her power of lightning and the knowledge of where she comes from, Hi'iaka sets off on her most dangerous adventure yet.
Keep scrolling down the page to see more from 'Anakē Kalei!
LET’S DO EVERYTHING AND NOTHING: STORY TIME WITH JULIA KUO
Join Julia Kuo, author-illustrator of Let's Do Everything and Nothing and daydream about special ways to spend time together. Thank you to Julia and Sara at MacMillan Publishers for sharing this heart-warming and beautiful book! You can find Lets Do Everything and Nothing and other books for all ages at the Wing Luke Museum Marketplace, open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm. (Please note: This video is up for a limited time only through October 2022)
Photo of Julie by Erin Drewitz
STARHUG: STORY TIME WITH CINDY WONG
June is Pride Month! Join us for a beautifully written and illustrated book by Cindy Wong and illustrated by ShiShi Nguyen that follows a star and a sea star on their magical journey of finding compassion, courage, an inclusive community and the power of a hug.
Thank you to Cindy Wong and ShiShi Nguyen for sharing your beautiful book!
NURSE MOMMIES ARE THE BEST!: STORY TIME WITH ANNIE CHENG
In honor of National Nurses Week May 6-12, Story Time celebrates nurses with a reading of Nurse Mommies are the Best by author Annie Cheng and illustrated by Fer Basbas. Told through the eyes of a child, this colorful and moving story is dedicated to Filipina nurses all over the world.
Thank you to Annie Cheng and Fer Basbas for honoring nurses and nurse mommies and for sharing this heartwarming book!
THE PANDA IS FAT AND OTHER PANDA HAIKUS: STORY TIME WITH NOLEN LEE
Meet Nolen Lee, Seattle-based artist and creator of the Punching Panda series. Enjoy samples of his animated haiku poems from his book, The Panda is Fat and Other Panda Haikus, then try to create haiku poems of your own.
Thank you to Nolen Lee for sharing your wonderful world of Punching Panda!
SIX FEET TOGETHER: STORY TIME WITH RAHUL
Enjoy this beautiful book by Beverly da Silva and illustrated by Kat Uno that shows your family the simple steps to staying safe during the pandemic so we can all get back to hugs, sharing snacks and being with friends!
Thank you to Mutual Publishing for permission to share and post this book to the Museum’s digital webpage and to our Story Time reader, Rahul.
LITTLE KUNOICHI THE NINJA GIRL: STORY TIME WITH SANAE ISHIDA
Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl is a whimsical and beautifully illustrated story by local author/artist Sanae Ishida.
Thank you to Sanae Ishida and Little Bigfoot Books at Sasquatch Books for assistance in creating and permission for posting.
Story Time is presented by the Tateuchi Foundation.
GIRLS CATCH FISHY FISHY: STORY TIME WITH NANCY CALOS-NAKANO
"I love fishing. But father stopped taking me because he believed in old fish tales." Find out why, with local artist, former C-ID resident, educator and story teller, Nancy Calos-Nakano as she celebrates Filipino American History Month with a tale titled Girls Catch Fishy Fishy.
Thank you to Nancy Calos-Nakano for your very entertaining story!
Story Time is presented by the Tateuchi Foundation.
CHEF ROY CHOI AND THE STREET FOOD REMIX: STORY TIME WITH JUNE JO LEE
Meet June Jo Lee, who teamed up with Jacqueline Briggs Martin and graffiti artist Man One to bring you the story of food hero Chef Roy Choi, whose gourmet food truck sparked a new trend nationwide. Choi’s Kogi Korean BBQ Taco Truck mixes dishes from his own Korean American background with flavors of his neighborhood to celebrate a remix of new American cuisine.
Thank you to Readers to Eaters Books for permission to share this unique and lively story.
FRANK THE SEVEN LEGGED SPIDER: STORY TIME WITH MICHAELE RAZI
Is a seven-legged spider still a spider? Join author and illustrator Michaele Razi as she reads her story about a spider who tries to answer this question after losing a leg.
Thank you to Whitney with Little Bigfoot Books at Sasquatch Books for assistance in creating and permission for posting and to author/illustrator Michaele Razi.
APPLE PIE 4TH OF JULY: STORY TIME WITH JANET WONG
Meet poet Janet Wong as she reads Apple Pie Fourth of July and shares the lively illustrations of artist Margaret Chodos-Irvine to tell a story of identity, a surprising discovery, and the interconnectedness of community.
Thank you to Janet Wong and HMH books for permission to present this book.
PURPLE UBE: STORY TIME WITH HANNAH ARP
Meet Nori, who is from the Philippines, on her first day of school in America. Find out how she uses the power of Purple Ube to connect with her new classmates.
Thank you to author and illustrator Hannah Arp for sharing this inspiring story!
MOMMY EATS FRIED GRASSHOPPERS: STORY TIME WITH VILAYVANH BENDER
Vilayvanh Bender’s book, Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers, is based upon her own experiences. Along with the book, she will be showing us how to greet, count, dance, and say hello and Happy New in Lao. We will also see shadow puppets, rag dolls, banana slippers, Rhino beetles, and much much more. Vilayvanh may even eat a grasshopper!
Thank you to Vilayvanh for creating this video and sharing her work with Wing Luke Museum audiences!
STORY TIME WITH JANET WONG
Join Janet Wong as she shares her poems about helping others and being kind towards all. "Helping Your Neighbors" is from Pet Crazy: A Poetry Friday Power Book and "Volunteers" is from Here We Go: A Poetry Friday Power Book. Both books were co-authored with Sylvia Vardell.
Thank you to Janet Wong, Sylvia Vardell and Pomelo Books for permission to post these videos!
SORA AND THE CLOUD: STORY TIME WITH FELICIA HOSHINO
Join artist and author Felicia Hoshino who will share her warm and beautiful story about Sora, a young and active boy whose views of his world are full of imagination.
Thank you to Felicia Hoshino for creating this wonderful bilingual (English/Japanese) book and to Oliver Chin of Immedium.
The author also wishes to acknowledge and thank the following people: Akiko Hisa for the Japanese translation in the book and Yume Hoshino for the Japanese translation read aloud.
YEAR OF THE OX: STORY TIME WITH OLIVER CHIN
Author Oliver Chin reads The Year of the Ox: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac! Meet Olivia, the fun-loving calf, who learns what her best qualities are as she helps to save her best friend. Written by Oliver Chin and illustrated by Jeremiah Alcorn.
Thank you to Oliver Chin and Immedium.com
Story Time is presented by the Tateuchi Foundation and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
MO’OLELO MOMENTS WITH ‘ANAKE KALEI
Join 'Anakē Kalei of Huraiti Mana as she shares her performance rendition of, "How Maui Captured the Sun".
Join 'Anakē Kalei as she relays a well-known mo'olelo, taking you to the moku of Hawai'i, where lives both the world's most active volcano and the world's tallest mountain from the sea floor - Kīlauea and Mauna Kea. Pele, Goddess of Fire and Poli'ahu, Goddess of Snow meet together in a hōlua sled race that the people of Hawai'i won't soon forget.
Enjoy this mo'olelo and more in young toddler board book editions distributed by Bess Press.
KIDSPACE: STORIES & STUFF
Welcome to KidSpace, a dedicated space for creative activities for the whole family! Enjoy story time, food recipes, art demonstrations, and more.
ARTS & CRAFTS
MAKE KIMCHI WITH JUNE JO LEE
Learn how to make kimchi, a delicious traditional Korean pickled side dish, with June Jo Lee, one of the authors of the book Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix.
Made for Skokie (IL) Public Library and posted with permission from Readers to Eaters Books.
ORIGAMI SAMURAI HAT WITH SANAE ISHIDA
Artist and author Sanae Ishida has a special treat for you! Download the origami paper that she designed for you and then watch her video to learn how to fold a doll sized origami Samurai helmet! There is also an illustration that you can download and color. Thank you Sanae Ishida!
HOW TO DRAW CUTE STUFF WITH ANGELA NGUYEN
Tune in for a special story time art demo! Follow along as illustrator Angela Nguyen shows you how to draw cute stuff from her book How To Draw Cute Stuff! Then, local artist Joy Ang reads from a book she illustrated, Mulan: The Legend of the Woman Warrior.
You can find these books in our online Marketplace
ART DEMO WITH JULIE KIM
Spend some time with local artist/author Julie Kim, who lets you peak into her colorfully illustrated book, “Where’s Halmoni?” Then try your hand at drawing the cute animal characters in the book.
Thank you to Whitney at Little Bigfoot Books at Sasquatch Books for helping with this project and thank you to Julie Kim for this wonderful drawing demonstration and sharing of her book!
TATEUCHI STORY THEATRE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES
IF TIRED HANDS COULD TALK: STORIES OF ASIAN GARMENT WORKERS
If Tired Hands Could Talk shares the personal stories of the Asian American garment workers who make up the backbone of the lucrative U.S. garment manufacturing industry. Seattle thrived as the outwear production capital of the world for nearly a century, thanks for the contributions and struggles of these many Japanese, Chinese, Filipino and Vietnamese women. Their moving stories bring new insight into a hidden history.
This video was featured in the 2001 Wing Luke Museum exhibit. Directed by Shannon Gee.
FINDING HOME IN CHINATOWN: THE KONG YICK BUILDINGS
Finding Home in Chinatown tells the story of Seattle's Chinatown through the eyes of two buildings that were once the center of a vibrant immigrant community but in the late 1990s were passing into an uncertain future. The Buildings were constructed in 1916 by over 150 Chinese pioneers who pooled their money to create a place they could call home. For several generations, the buildings provided places to live, do business and congregate.
After it was purchased from the Kong Yick Investment Co. the Wing Luke Museum opened its doors to the East Kong Yick Building, in 2008, inviting guests and families to learn more about the history of this building, neighborhood, and the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander story in its permanent home.
Directed by John D. Pai.
COMMUNITY STORIES
In partnership with Seattle Channel and the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee Foundation, the Community Stories series highlights the diverse cultures and communities that makeup Seattle. This film series includes war experiences.
COMMUNITY STORIES: AN AMERICAN HERO - FRANK NISHIMURA
COMMUNITY STORIES: SHIRO KASHINO
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE SITES
IRON GOAT TRAIL
In Summer 2012, The Wing journeyed to Asian Pacific American heritage sites on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service. Take a short walk with us to the Monte Cristo mining camp and the Iron Goat trail through these two videos produced by Class Project.
MONTE CRISTO MINING CAMP
In Summer 2012, The Wing journeyed to Asian Pacific American heritage sites on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service. Take a short walk with us to the Monte Cristo mining camp and the Iron Goat trail through these two videos produced by Class Project. To experience more APA heritage sites, join our enews for future notices of upcoming trips.