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Inside Out & Back Again
Another bedtime story finished, and another one to read again when Lily is older.
This is the story of Hà, a refugee girl from Saigon, who flees with her mother and three brothers, at the end of the Vietnam war. She and her family end up in Alabama, where their otherness leads to hurt and frustration. But ultimately, Hà and her family find their place in their new world.
Hà's story is based on the author's own life and experiences as a young girl from Saigon. I found the book on a list of books that featured people of color, wanting to expose Lily to the various peoples and cultures that she's likely to meet here in this melting pot country.
This story gives us the opportunity to see our home through the eyes of a newcomer, which is so relevant right now...
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