Hello, friends! Our book today is Yuna’s Cardboard Castles, written by Marie Tang and illustrated by Jieting Chen, a sweet story of immigration and forming friendships through creativity and play. Yuna is nervous when her parents pack up all their things and move the family to a new country; she is met with more nerves … Continue reading Yuna’s Cardboard Castles (Marie Tang)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Tomatoes in My Lunchbox, written by Costantia Manoli and illustrated by Magdalena Mora, a sweet story of cultural blending and friendship. On her first day of school in her new country, the child protagonist is dismayed to hear her teacher and classmates attempt to speak her name. When her … Continue reading Tomatoes in My Lunchbox (Costantia Manoli)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Rosa’s Song, written by Helena Ku Rhee and illustrated by Pascal Campion, a touchingly bittersweet story of friendship, community, and the immigrant experience. New to “the country, the city, the building,” young Jae is struggling to adjust to his new surroundings and new language. His mother suggests introducing himself … Continue reading Rosa’s Song (Helena Ku Rhee)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the utterly stunning Bright Star by Yuyi Morales, a complex and beautiful tale of life, family, community, and hope. As a whitetail fawn takes its first breath, it is greeted by an unidentifiable voice, who welcomes its new “hermosa creatura”. As the fawn and its mother explore its beautiful … Continue reading Bright Star (Yuyi Morales)
Hello, friends! Our book today is My Name is Bana, written by Bana Alabed and illustrated by Nez Riaz, a powerful tale of resilience, tenacity, and strength. When Bana asks her mother how she got her name, her mother explains that she was named after a tall, green tree that grew in their native Syria. … Continue reading My Name is Bana (Bana Alabed)
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