Naliah’s story teaches readers about the importance of family and culture in forming identity. A picture book celebrating immigrants and their families’ cultures." - Booklist " Vietnamese culture is beautifully honored through Phan’s expressive, cheerful watercolors. ![]() Lovely illustrations, using subtle colors and graceful lines to define the characters and express Naliah’s shifting emotions, concluding with joy and contentment. " -Mary Rand Hess, New York Times bestselling author " Heartwarming . I will not forget it and its lesson of confession, forgiveness, and love." -Jane Yolen, award-winning author of Owl Moon and over 400 other books for children " A truly heartwarming story of mother and daughter, generations, and traditions, and ultimately forgiveness and unconditional love that will make you want to share this wonderful book with someone you love. Praise for The Yellow Áo Dài: "This simple, lyrical, touching story took me to a place that I did not know but to emotions that belong to us all. ![]() She is the author of The Yellow Áo Dài and Ánh's New Word. She currently serves as co-chair of the Equity and Inclusion Team for the Mid-Atlantic region of SCBWI and has been featured in ‘Highlights for Children' magazine, Next Avenue and Forbes. ![]() She has previously served as a Development Officer for the Senhoa Foundation, which supports women and children who survived human trafficking in Cambodia and has volunteered on boards supporting children and parents in building community.īui’s commitment to celebrating her heritage includes giving presentations about her refugee experience to students studying immigration as part of their school curriculum. Inspired by her first teacher at the refugee camp, Hanh Bui pursued a master’s degree in early childhood education and went on to teach second grade for many years. Her first published book has received praise and acclaim from fellow authors and community members. In closing AANHPI Month, we celebrate author Hanh Bui for writing a book that recognizes young readers’ discovery of their heritage.
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