Episode 102 Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers! with Vilayvanh Bender

Vanh Bender is the author of the children's book, Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers! She is a Laotian-American living in California. Her book seeks to teach children about Lao culture and to normalize aspects of the culture that may seem foreign to them. We spoke about her early life in Laos, growing up in the US, the content of her book, and much more! *Editor's Note: Vanh was born in Khampong Srolaok and then lived in Vientiane, but she was not born in Vientiane. She and her family however are Laotian. Check out Vilayvanh Bender: http://mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers/ https://sahtupress.com/books/mommy-eats-fried-grasshoppers/ Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter