A Dream Realized: "Children Do Come With A Manual" Featured in The New York Times!
- Elizabeth Len Wai

- Jun 18
- 2 min read
I am beyond excited to share some absolutely incredible news with you all today. A major dream of mine has officially come true: my book, Children Do Come With A Manual, has been featured in the prestigious New York Times Book Review!
Having my work showcased in what is widely considered the "gold standard" of the literary world is a milestone I will cherish forever, and I couldn't wait to share all the exciting details—and new content—with you.
See the Feature!
The advertisement officially hit newsstands in the Sunday, June 14, 2026 circulation of the Paper Magazine. If you happen to grab a physical copy, flip straight to Page 2 to see our prominent display.
For those who want to see it right now, I’ve got you covered! You can view our ad in the Digital Copy of The New York Times Book Review Here.
Dive Into the Celebration: Watch, Read, and Share!
We aren't just stopping at the magazine feature. To celebrate this massive launch, we’ve put together an entire promotional campaign, and I would love nothing more than for you to check it out and share it with your friends and family.
Here is all the exciting new content we've rolled out—click the links below to join the fun:
Watch the Trailer: Check out the official Promotional Video we just launched on YouTube. Give it a like and leave a comment!
Read the Story: Dive into the details of this journey by reading our Pre-Event Press Release and the brand-new Post-Event Press Release.
Join the Conversation: Help me spread the word on social media! You can check out, like, and share our pre-release buzz (Link 1, Link 2) as well as our latest post-release updates (Link 1, Link 2).
Check Out the Email Campaigns: Catch up on the marketing materials we sent out for the Pre-Release and Post-Release phases.
Explore My Individual Campaigns: Dive deeper into my specific promotional features here: Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3, and Feature 4.
Thank You!
Seeing Children Do Come With A Manual reach these new heights is incredibly humbling. But the absolute best part of this journey is getting to share it with you—my amazing readers and supporters. Your continued encouragement is what makes all of this possible.
Please take a look at the links above, share them far and wide, and let me know what you think. Thank you for being part of this incredible adventure!



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