Minh Lê
1) Enlighten me
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Language
English
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2024 AAPINH Heritage Month Children's Selections
National Book Awards & Readalikes 2023
September Buzzworthy Books Kids
National Book Awards & Readalikes 2023
September Buzzworthy Books Kids
Description
Binh and his family take a trip to a silent meditation retreat, where he learns a lot about himself and how to manage his feelings through Buddhist teachings.
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English
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AANHPI Authors: Youth Chapter Books & Graphic Novels (SCPL-YS)
Celebrating the Freedom to Read: Kids
Mock Newbery 2023 - Anderson's
Oh, The Places You'll Go
Celebrating the Freedom to Read: Kids
Mock Newbery 2023 - Anderson's
Oh, The Places You'll Go
Description
"In a crowded Chicago airport, an incident at TSA impacts twelve young Asian Americans, all strangers to one another before this day. As events cause their journeys to intertwine, they discover the challenges of friendship, the perils of younger siblings, the power or words, and the unexpected significance of a blue Stratocaster electric guitar. Twelve virtuoso authors draw from their own experiences to explore themes of identity and belonging in...
Author
Language
Vietnamese
Description
Van returns home with his boyfriend, Ian, on the anniversary of his father's death. He's come to help move the tomb, come out to his mother, and introduce Ian to his family. Unable to find the right moment as his relatives bombard him with questions about his future, he finds out one night that his mother is seriously ill.