We came together at the beginning of the pandemic when our everyday lives were affected by the coronavirus outbreak. For many of us, our worlds, our work, and our social relationships were changing, and we wanted to create something new and meaningful for our families and our communities to be proud of and embrace. As Asian Americans growing up in the U.S., we rarely saw ourselves reflected in popular books and media. When we look specifically at children's books that foster an appreciation of Asian American heritage and influences on American life, we see even more gaps. We created our first book, R is for Rice, to celebrate Asian cultures infused in daily American life! Join us on a journey through the alphabet with the ABC’s of Asian American foods! At JKL Teahouse, we are proud of our multiple Asian heritages, and we are proud to be Americans. Our mission is to inspire a broader definition of “American” by offering products that reflect Asian Americans and the impact of Asian communities on American life.