Inside Grandpa’s Shack

Living on Earth

Hear true tales from where East meets West as Living on Earth presents its holiday special featuring Asian-American storytellers. Artist Brenda Wong Aoki tells the story of how she bonded with her Chinese grandfather– a Monterey seaweed gatherer– over pickled chickens feet and tide pools.

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