Inside Out and Back Again

When Clouds Touch Us

Butterfly Yellow

Listen, Slowly

Goodbye, Vietnam

The Red Umbrella

My Mother the Cheerleader

Our Only May Amelia (Harper Trophy Books (Paperback))

Inside Out and Back Again is a novel by Thanhha Lai that tells the story of a young Vietnamese girl named Hà. The book is written in free verse poetry and chronicles Hà's life during the fall of Saigon in 1975, her family's escape from Vietnam, and their struggles as refugees in Alabama, USA. The narrative captures Hà's emotional journey as she deals with the challenges of adapting to a new culture, facing prejudice, and longing for her homeland, while also finding strength and resilience within herself and her family. The novel is a poignant exploration of the immigrant experience, identity, and the universal quest for a sense of belonging. It won the Newbery Honor Award for its emotional depth and lyrical storytelling.

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Inside Out and Back Again

Thanhhà Lại, 2011

When Clouds Touch Us

Thanhhà Lại, 2023

Butterfly Yellow

Thanhhà Lại, 2019

Listen, Slowly

Thanhhà Lại, 2015

Goodbye, Vietnam

Gloria Whelan, 1992

The Red Umbrella

Christina Diaz Gonzalez, 2010

My Mother the Cheerleader

Robert Sharenow, 2007

Our Only May Amelia (Harper Trophy Books (Paperback))

Jennifer L. Holm, 1999