Introduction
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Break Through
Creative writing booklet centered around the theme of breaking through the shields we put up and the bubbles enclosing us
Story:
"Soul Mirrors"
Magical realism story in a world where everyone has a unique soul mirror
Recipe:
Pumpkin Bread
A simple pumpkin bread recipe that is mentioned in "Soul Mirrors"
Story:
"The Asian Fail"
Memoir about my personal experiences with the Asian Fail (any grade that is less than perfect)
Recipe:
Lemon Blueberry Cornmeal Cake
Recipe for a cake that is perfect when you are feeling down, like when you get an Asian Fail
Recipe:
Pineapple Buns
A treat that I constantly asked for in elementary school when my parents wanted to drag me to an after-school program that I didn’t like before I cared about Asian Fails
Recipe:
Marble Bundt Cake
A filling dessert with chocolate and vanilla components, representing my multiracial background, which complicates my relationship with the Asian Fail
Story:
"Shortbread Cookies"
A short story about a hypothetical future me baking cookies to reconnect with family members after being away from home for a long time
Recipe:
Mailänderli Cookies
The recipe for the cookies that I make in “Shortbread Cookies”