The bilingual children’s book has received plenty of praise from readers for its stunning illustration and message of self-awareness and self-esteem.

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Check out Jenny Zhengyu Lin’s “The Tale of Tikky, The Quail” at the Tucson Festival of Books 2022.



The illustrated bilingual children’s book “The Tale of Tikky, The Quail” (2021) by Jenny Zhengyu Lin is one of the thousands of new titles that will be displayed at the 2022 Tucson Festival of Books on March 12-13, 2022, at the University of Arizona Mall, Tucson, AZ.


“The Tale of Tikky, The Quail” will be publicly displayed at the exhibit that self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will host at the Tucson Festival of Books.


This story tells Tikky, a young Gambel quail’s adventure of learning to fly. It happens on a hot July 4th, and the quail goes to see the parade in Virginia City with his friends, a hare and a squirrel. During the road trip, Tikky learns to fly and has fun chasing a dust devil.


“The Tale of Tikky, The Quail” is written in both English and Chinese and illustrated by Leo Li. It has been well-received by readers for its stunning illustrations, compelling narrative, and timely message of courage, self-awareness, and self-esteem. Dr. Kathie Jenni, professor of Animal Ethics at the University of Redlands said, “It contains gentle lessons about quails, the Nevada landscape, family, and friendship. The illustrations are capturing the animals in lovely colors and light detail.”


The illustrated children’s book has received positive reviews on Amazon. One review reads, “This is a lovely book with gentle message of courage and hope. “The Tale of Tikky, The Quail” is written with thoughtfulness and love, and the illustrations are nice. It is a kind reminder of the fact that courage matters and just start from somewhere your heart knows. Everyone has self-worth and talents, even if it usually takes time for others to see our worth and talents.”


“The Tale of Tikky, The Quail” by Jenny Zhengyu Lin makes a great gift for a child who loves to read and wants to learn Chinese. Order a copy today on Amazon.


“The Tale of Tikky, The Quail”

Author | Jenny Zhengyu Lin

Published date | September 18 2021

Publisher | Washington Writers Press

Book retail price | $7.45


Author Bio


Jenny Zhengyu Lin, 2007 Washington DC – “Mandarin Education Award” and 2013 Mont. County Public School – “ABCD (Above and Beyond the Call of Duty) Award” winner, is a long time bilingual (English and Chinese) educator. She currently lives in Reno, Nevada. She has studied sociology in Shanghai University and Nankai University in China, London University in UK, and hold teacher’s certificates in Maryland and Nevada.