Simone by Viet Thanh Nguyen
OVERVIEW
From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen and illustrator Minnie Phan comes an unforgettable story of a Vietnamese American girl whose life is transformed by a wildfire.
When Simone is awakened by her mom as a wildfire threatens their home, it is the beginning of a life-changing journey. On their way to take shelter in a high school gym, the family passes firefighters from a prison unit battling the fire. Simone’s mom tells her that when she was a girl in Viet Nam, she was forced to evacuate her home after a flood. Joined by other children sheltering in the gym, Simone, a budding artist, encourages everyone to draw as a way to process their situation. After a few days, Simone and her mom are able to return to their home, which is fortunately still standing, and her outlook has changed. As Simone begins creating a piece of art with one of her new friends, she realizes that even though they are young, they can dream and work together for a more sustainable future. With a poetic, haunting family story by esteemed author Viet Thanh Nguyen and gorgeous art from illustrator Minnie Phan, this powerful tale introduces an unforgettable young heroine who awakens to a new role fighting for her community and for the future of the planet.
PRODUCT INF
- Publisher : Minerva (May 7, 2024)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 48 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1662651198
- ISBN-13 : 978-1662651199
- Reading age : 5 - 9 years
- Grade level : Kindergarten - 4
- Item Weight : 13.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.2 x 0.43 x 10.2 inches