A heartwarming story of love, family & delicious imperfection
Join Jolene for a messy, laughter-filled wonton noodle day with Grandma — a story about how the most beautiful things (and wontons!) don't have to be perfect.
💛 The hardcover is exclusive to Book an Author.
Jolene learns that imperfection is beautiful when her messy, laughter-filled wonton-making day with Grandma becomes a heartwarming lesson in love, family, and the magic of being uniquely yourself.
Straight from the story: wonton noodle soup, made together 🍜
Wrapped with Love launched on May 1, 2026 with a preorder campaign that readers carried all the way past the finish line — 100 books preordered, stretch goal completed!
Best of all: reaching the goal meant byYQ Kids matched Ashley's donation of books to local schools, sending even more wonton days into classrooms. Thank you to every single person who preordered, shared, and cheered. 💛
From story times to school visits, I love reading Wrapped with Love with little chefs everywhere. Want to host a wonton day of your own? Get in touch!
Laughing Floor Indoor Playground · Long Island City, NY
A joyful reading of Wrapped with Love for little ones — wobbly wontons, big laughs, and story time fun at one of Queens' favorite indoor playgrounds.
Visit Laughing Floor →Classroom library · Brooklyn Academy K-5
Wrapped with Love has joined the classroom library at Brooklyn Academy — displayed front and center, right at home beside some classics.
A Midlife Path event · with the Asian Leaders Alliance
An intimate dinner conversation on corporate success, heritage, and creativity — in conversation with Sabeen Khan, CEO & co-founder of Khoobi, featuring Wrapped with Love.
Signed hardcover editions
Ashley signed a fresh stack of hardcovers for local readers — each one sent home wrapped with a little extra love.
3K classroom · story time & play-dough wontons
Wrapped with Love on display for the 3K class, paired with a play-dough activity where little hands rolled and wrapped their own squishy wontons — just like Jolene.
Ashley loves visiting schools, libraries, daycares, and community groups — in person around New York City, or virtually from anywhere. Every visit is warm, playful, and sized to your group.
Best for Pre-K through Grade 2 · Formats and timing are flexible — tell Ashley about your group!
"Wrapped with Love: Ashley Lam on Grandma, Wontons & AAPI Heritage"
Ashley joins the Reading With Your Kids podcast for AAPI Heritage Month to talk about the story behind the book — Grandma's kitchen, wobbly wontons, and celebrating heritage through food and family.
Listen to the episode →Angelica V. Agulto · AvartFeb Studio
🎨 See the illustrator's post on InstagramOpen on Instagram →
@ Instagram · Wrapped with Love
▶️ Watch the reel on InstagramOpen on Instagram →
Free printable coloring pages straight from the world of Wrapped with Love — perfect for story time, classrooms, and rainy-day wonton parties.
The real-life recipe behind the story is coming together — starting with a fresh tray of Grandma's hand-wrapped wontons, ruffly wrappers and all. Full step-by-step photos and the recipe are on their way!
"This is the best book mommy! I love wonton noodles. Can I also have a book about me?"
— Jaden, Ashley's son (and toughest critic)
"We've read Wrapped with Love three times tonight! Thank you! It's an instant classic in our house."
— Kellen
"We love your book!! We read it together and it is so sweet. I found her reading it again last night ❤️"
— Tracy
"Dear Ashley — a beautiful story where Jolene discovers the value of being a unique wonton herself. Love is present on each page!"
— Claudia
"My son loved the story and the illustrations. He stayed focused all the way through the book, and it's his new favorite on the shelf."
— O.B.
"This is the cutest, sweetest book ever! I love the message! And the illustrations are gorgeous! Jolene is so cute!"
— Hannah
"Such a sweet and heartwarming story! This book beautifully captures the magic of childhood, with a touching message about love, family, and the little moments that mean the most. The illustrations add so much charm and make the whole book feel extra special. A lovely read that will quickly become a favorite for both children and parents."
— Emiley
"I am going to be a famous grandma and everyone will love my wontons."
— Grandma Judy, the Grandma who inspired it all
Wrapped and on their way — fresh hardcovers heading out to readers. Order yours through Book an Author and share your own review when it arrives!
Ashley Lam is a proud mom of three (plus one impeccably groomed mini schnauzer), a lifelong New Yorker, and a seasoned finance leader with over 15 years of experience. Passionate about mentorship and advocacy, she champions diversity and inclusion across corporate and public sectors.
Ashley serves on nonprofit boards, dabbles in creative ventures as an associate producer, and now steps into the world of children's literature. Her debut book was born from tender, real-life moments with her daughter and mother — a tribute to the extraordinary magic in everyday connections.
Through storytelling, Ashley celebrates resilience, imagination, and the happy moments she gets to enjoy with her family. Because sometimes, the simplest stories leave the deepest imprint.
In collaboration with byYQ Kids — Wrapped with Love is published with YQ Kids Inc, in collaboration with renowned children's author Yobe Qiu, whose books celebrate Asian stories, holidays, and heritage.
The bookshelf that inspired it — Wrapped with Love grew up on a shelf of stories Ashley loves: picture books celebrating AAPI heritage, food, family, and festivals. Now it adds its own wonton-warm chapter, right at home among them.
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