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A picture book cover featuring three diverse children use chopsticks to eat ramen and broccoli beef from a giant blue bowl labeled with the title Chopsticks Are.

Author: Chloe Ito Ward
Illustrator: Lynn Scurfield
Publisher: Chronicle Books
 

 

A Junior Library Guild Selection

This meaningful and joy-filled picture book celebrates how chopsticks are used by people all over the world. Learn about how chopsticks are used in different cultures and countries, and join in the celebration of this multifaceted utensil.

★ “A warm, informative, and exuberant ode to an everyday utensil and the cultures that cherish it.”

— Kirkus, Starred Review

“Elevates the beauty, versatility, and cultural significance of chopsticks. A generously crafted, engaging picture book that broadens understanding of global traditions.”

— School Library Journal

★ “Mouthwatering…text and image built to a sumptuous feast in this celebratory, culturally rich accounting.”

— Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

CHOPSTICKS ARE​

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© 2026 by Chloe Ito Ward

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