[English Caption for Screen Readers] "That's It, Pancit!" written by Patricia Celina Ngo and illustrated by Rebecca V. Yu. Synopsis: Lily loves being Chinese and Filipino. It means she can have two of everything! She has two names, two languages, and even two birthdays! But when she is asked if she's just Chinese or Filipino, how will she ever choose between the two?
What is Pancit?
Pancit (pan-SIT, sometimes spelled pansit) is a popular festive dish in the Philippines that is prepared for any celebration. There are countless types of pancit, but the main characteristic of the dish is any type of noodle cooked with a combination of sauces, proteins, and vegetables. It is served with calamansi, a miniature citrus fruit, on the side, for you to season with the juice according to taste.
The story showcases a vibrant mix of settings and characters as Lily explores her dual cultures and how to reconcile them. It's a familiar feeling to any Chinese-Filipino (known colloquially as "Chinoy") who grew up celebrating both cultures. This book is an important addition to Chinoy children's literature as the experience can be very complex for a child.
Character Studies
The characters changed a bit from when I did my initial studies, but I knew from the start that I wanted round, squishy characters full of energy. Their designs also had to visually distinguish Chinoys from non-Chinoys because it was one of the conflict points in the story.
*"Singkit" is a Filipino word that describes the distinct eye shape of East Asians. It's common for non-Chinoys to refer to Chinoys simply as singkit.
Alternative Cover Studies
That's it, Pancit! is available for sale in the Philippines through the Anvil website, Lazada, and Shopee.
Due to COVID-19, international sales are suspended until further notice.
Shopee: https://shopee.ph/product/125283795/7143346608
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