Fortune Cookie Surprise! originated from an essay I created based on my enjoyment of fortune cookies and the wonderful messages inside them. Many of my happiest memories connect to sharing and laughing over fortune cookies with my family and friends at our favorite Chinese restaurant.

The book is about a girl named Emily who realizes over dinner at her favorite Chinese restaurant that she is much like a fortune cookie—she adds the finishing touch to her family just as the cookie adds a final touch to the meal. She is even more surprised by her realization that people are similar to fortune cookies, each unique and special.