Nicole Xu worked with Lerner Publishing to illustrate Dreams to Ashes: The 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre. Publishing March 2025, this picture book for ages 7-11 tells the lesser-known story of the massacre and subsequent rebuilding of the vibrant Chinese community in early Los Angeles.
“This deeply felt coverage of the inflection points for so many communities is a must-have for all libraries.” – School Library Journal Starred Review
