Our Story

Hi there - I'm Jessie! em bé books is my small business based in the Bay Area.  em bé means "baby" in Vietnamese.

I originally wrote bilingual stories for my babies to learn basic words and concepts.  As em bé books (and my children) grew, I started writing books that highlight the richness of Vietnamese culture to inspire their curiosity in their ancestral land and learn conversational Vietnamese. 

Like many of you, bilingualism is a work in progress in our household.  It looks different day-to-day, and I strive for practice and comprehension rather than perfection. 

I hope em bé books provides your family with the tools to make learning Vietnamese easy and fun, wherever you are in your own bilingual journey.