Coquitlam Public Library

Inside out & back again, Thanhha Lai

Label
Inside out & back again, Thanhha Lai
Language
eng
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Inside out & back again
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Responsibility statement
Thanhha Lai
Summary
Inside Out and Back Again is a #1 New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award! ?Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee-fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama-this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigration. ?H? has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. H? and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope-toward America. ?This moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from Kirkus which proclaimed it "enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny." ?An author's note explains how and why Thanhha Lai translated her personal experiences into H?'s story. This updated digital edition also includes an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions
Target audience
juvenile
resource.variantTitle
Inside out and back again
Classification
Contributor
Content

Incoming Resources