Surf Soup Talk Story

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From Surf Soup® TV — Let’s Talk Story! Inspiring stories from creative minds, motivators, and visionaries building worlds that move hearts. Join Emmy-honored animator, artist, author, fitness trainer, and Oscar-qualified filmmaker Donna Kay Lau, creator of Surf Soup® and Surf Soup® TV. With award-winning credits from Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network, including Dora the Explorer, Oswald, CatDog, Regular Show, Generator Rex, and Ben 10, Donna shares the inside Surf Soup® scoop, creator insights, motivation, interviews, and real talk from a life in animation, books, and storytelling.

  1. 3d ago

    Welcome to the Surf Soup® Universe | Enter Surf Soup Island

    Welcome to the official introduction to the Surf Soup® Universe, a giant connected world of books, animation, music, storytelling, island adventures, unforgettable characters, and imagination built across decades of creativity by Emmy-honored and Oscar-qualified animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau. What began as hand-drawn sketches slowly evolved into an expanding universe of over 100 books, animated shorts, TV development, original characters, island lore, music, publishing projects, and creative world-building now connected together in one place for the very first time. Enter Surf Soup® Island and discover a world where books become worlds, stories become adventures, and imagination lives forever. Explore the island universe Discover Surf Soup® books and characters Dive into animation and Surf Soup® TV Experience music, storytelling, and adventure Follow the growing creative world behind Surf Soup® Meet Koa, Eggoh, Grandpa, Grandma, Auntie Donna, island legends, surfers, dreamers, inventors, musicians, sea creatures, and unforgettable adventures that continue expanding across the Surf Soup® Universe. Whether you're discovering Surf Soup® for the first time or returning to the island again, welcome to the adventure. https://Surfsoup.tv

    Welcome to the Surf Soup® Universe | Enter Surf Soup Island

  2. 3d ago

    Surf Soup® Magical Lair Hardcover Announcement | Volumes 1-15

    Welcome back to the show. Today we are celebrating a major Surf Soup® milestone with the official hardcover announcement for Surf Soup® Magical Lair volumes 1 through 15. The magical world of Surf Soup® Magical Lair continues to expand with original island adventures, imagination, creativity, humor, and storytelling created by Emmy-honored and Oscar-qualified animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau. For the first time, volumes 1 through 15 are now available in hardcover editions as part of the growing Surf Soup® publishing universe. Surf Soup® Magical Lair blends fantasy, adventure, island storytelling, and hand-drawn creativity into an expanding world connected to the larger Surf Soup® universe of books, animation, music, and original characters. Join us as we celebrate the continuing growth of the Surf Soup® universe and the release of the Surf Soup® Magical Lair hardcover collection. https://surfsoup.tv

    Surf Soup® Magical Lair Hardcover Announcement | Volumes 1-15

  3. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    NEW Surf Soup Kickstarter! Animation Collector Cards by Emmy-Honored Artist Donna Kay Lau

    👉 BACK THE KICKSTARTER HERE: ⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/surfsoup/surf-soup-tv-book-animation-collector-cards⁠ The official Surf Soup® TV Book Animation Collector Cards deck is coming to Kickstarter on Monday, June 15, 2026!Created by Emmy-honored author, illustrator, and TV animation veteran Donna Kay Lau, this premium deck features 55 unique, full-color original characters. This project is a major milestone for the Surf Soup brand, bringing these vibrant animation characters to life in a tangible, premium collector's item. ⏰ EARLY BIRD WARNING: Back the campaign within the first 48 hours of launch to lock in special promotional launch pricing! 👉 BACK THE KICKSTARTER HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/surfsoup/surf-soup-tv-book-animation-collector-cards What’s inside the Surf Soup Deck?• 55 unique, full-color animation cards.• Original artwork by TV animation veteran Donna Kay Lau.• Limited-edition collector's items for fans and art lovers.Subscribe for more animation updates, behind-the-scenes art, and Surf Soup news!#SurfSoup #Kickstarter #AnimationArt #CollectorCards #DonnaKay Lau #IndieAnimation #ArtDeck

    NEW Surf Soup Kickstarter! Animation Collector Cards by Emmy-Honored Artist Donna Kay Lau

  4. 3d ago

    Surf Soup® Book Series | Surf Soup® Hardcover Collection

    Surf Soup® Additional expands the growing Surf Soup® universe with more original stories, characters, island adventures, creativity, and hand-drawn storytelling from Emmy-honored and Oscar-qualified animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau. The Surf Soup® series continues to grow through books, animation, music, storytelling, publishing, and creative world-building connected across the Surf Soup® universe. The entire Surf Soup® series is now available in hardcover editions, offering readers and collectors a new way to experience the expanding island world of Surf Soup®. Explore the continuing adventures, imagination, and creativity behind the Surf Soup® universe. https://Surfsoup.tv

    Surf Soup® Book Series | Surf Soup® Hardcover Collection

  5. 3d ago

    Unleash Your Imagination! Surf Soup TV and the Magical Hair Dream Party Book Launch

    Unleash Your Imagination! Surf Soup TV and the Magical Hair Dream Party Book Launch Get ready for the ultimate dream party! Today we are officially launching Book 11, Volume 15 in the Surf Soup® series: Surf Soup TV and the Magical Hair Dream Party. This brand-new story is all about building confidence, unlocking imagination, and inspiring kids to share their biggest dreams with the world.Follow Koa as he stands on the beach of Surf Soup Island, wondering what kids dream about becoming. Is it a world-class surfer? A famous singer? A brilliant author? Suddenly, his magical hair begins to wiggle and transforms into a shining pop star stage, a giant tower of books, and a massive rocket ship blasting into space!As Surf Soup says, "Every dream begins with an idea." But what happens when kids are afraid to share those dreams? Read along to find out how the dream party saves the day! It's the perfect story for bedtime, personal growth, and career inspiration. Take the Magic Further on Outschool!Parents, the story doesn't end with the page. I am also launching a live, interactive Dream Party Class on Outschool! Your kids can join me to boost their confidence, sketch their wildest dreams, and unleash their own imagination magic in a creative group setting.🔗 Grab Your Copy & Join the Class: https://outschool.com/parents/6189a7ae-e31f-451c-b2a1-da9d4b0474db/e39c3197-0bc5-4403-979d-0ec1f470ab4b?signup=false&usid=yIjQidTH&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=educator_share_parent_link Paperback ISBN: 978-1-967065-58-5 Hardback ISBN: 978-1-967065-83-7

    Unleash Your Imagination! Surf Soup TV and the Magical Hair Dream Party Book Launch

  6. 3d ago

    Surf Soup® Digital World Release | New Books on Google Play, Kobo, and the Official Surf Soup® Store

    Surf Soup® creator Donna Kay Lau announces the worldwide digital release of select Surf Soup® books across new platforms including Google Play Books, Kobo, and the official Surf Soup® merchant store. This first digital collection includes 10 core Surf Soup® titles celebrating creativity, surfing, family, culture, friendship, imagination, and environmental storytelling for readers of all ages. Featured titles include: • Surf Soup® Learn How to Surf • Eggoh Too! • Pickle Soup • Surf Soup® TV Plastic Island • Winnie the Pooh and Eggoh Too • Uprooted • Hope Seeds Hope for the Environment • Holo Holo the Flying Surf Van • Honi the Honu Turtle • Additional core Surf Soup® releases Now expanding worldwide on: Google Play Books Kobo Books Created by Emmy-honored animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau, Surf Soup® continues to grow through books, animation, music, podcasts, and global family storytelling. Visit: Surf Soup TV

    Surf Soup® Digital World Release | New Books on Google Play, Kobo, and the Official Surf Soup® Store

  7. 3d ago

    Preserving Culture in Premium Hardback! 🌏📚 | Surf Soup® TV Announcement

    🌏 INTRODUCING THE SURF SOUP® ASIAN ADVENTURES SIGNATURE HARDBACK COLLECTION! 🌏 Welcome back to Surf Soup® TV! In this episode, we are showcasing our premium, library-grade hardcover editions of the Surf Soup® Asian Adventures sub-series! Unlike traditional paperbacks that fold and wear over time, these special books were intentionally designed and published in high-quality collector's hardback formats from day one. Featuring rugged, full-art wraps, they are beautifully crafted to withstand years of heavy handling by enthusiastic young readers, busy elementary classrooms, and public library diversity shelves. 🎨 A MESSAGE FROM THE CREATOR: "I wrote and illustrated these stories using the fun, high-energy Surf Soup® cartoon style to give children an exciting window into Asian culture. Launching them exclusively in high-quality hardcover ensures these stories become long-lasting keepsakes that can be passed down from sibling to sibling, and generation to generation." — Donna Kay Lau, Emmy-Honored TV Animator, Author & Illustrator 🌏 INSIDE THE ASIAN ADVENTURES WORLD: Our stories blend real-world cultural traditions, history, and social-emotional learning (SEL) with whimsical cartoon fun: • Chinese Lunar New Year & Moon Day Adventures: Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with mooncakes, lanterns, and a double-headed dragon. It even features "Instant Noodle Friends," where Auntie Donna hilariously turns into a packet of ramen to teach kids about teamwork! • Surf Soup® Tangyuan: A heartwarming Winter Solstice story following Little Donna and her Toisanese family rolling soft rice balls (Tong Yoon) to discover the warmth of family unity. • Making Surf Soup®: The inspiring, multi-page biographical hardcover tracing Donna Kay Lau's 30+ year path as a Chinese American woman overcoming hurdles in the television animation industry. https://Surfsoup.tv

    Preserving Culture in Premium Hardback! 🌏📚 | Surf Soup® TV Announcement

  8. Sep 28

    🎨 TUNE IN YOUR ANTENNA! Inside the Surf Soup Master Control Center! 🌊✨

    BOOP! Welcome to a very special episode! We are officially opening the doors to the master control center of the SURF SOUP® UNIVERSE! Created by Emmy-honored and Oscar-qualified animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau, this exclusive Collector’s Series Fan Guide is your ultimate backstage pass to the animation studio. In this video, I'm breaking down how this guide connects over 100 books, original tracks, and animated shorts into one giant tropical ecosystem. What we explore in this episode:  The Island Map & Lore: Navigate the tropical shores of Surf Soup Island. Meet the Crew: Get up close with Koa, EggOh, and your favorite characters. The Book & Music Vault: Explore the Magical Hair series and stream the tracks! This book is your invitation to believe in yourself, trust your unique voice, and protect our beautiful blue planet. Open up, tune in, and keep the soup simmering! 👉 Grab your copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HL893RKJ👉 Explore the magic at: https://surfsoup.tv👉 Watch me draw live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/surfsouptv  Follow the Surf Soup Adventure:Instagram: @SurfSoup #Animation #IndieAnimation #SurfSoup #DonnaKayLau #CharacterDesign #ChildrensBooks #Podcast #ArtistVlog #AAPIArtist

    🎨 TUNE IN YOUR ANTENNA! Inside the Surf Soup Master Control Center! 🌊✨
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From Surf Soup® TV — Let’s Talk Story! Inspiring stories from creative minds, motivators, and visionaries building worlds that move hearts. Join Emmy-honored animator, artist, author, fitness trainer, and Oscar-qualified filmmaker Donna Kay Lau, creator of Surf Soup® and Surf Soup® TV. With award-winning credits from Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network, including Dora the Explorer, Oswald, CatDog, Regular Show, Generator Rex, and Ben 10, Donna shares the inside Surf Soup® scoop, creator insights, motivation, interviews, and real talk from a life in animation, books, and storytelling.

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  • Creator
    Donna Kay Lau
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Donna Kay Lau
  • Show Website
    Surf Soup Talk Story