Her direct and poignant words are accompanied by the evocative and expressive drawings of Hmong American artist Xee Reiter.

Then one snowy day, the mother and father ask the girl's older brother, 'Would you like a room of your own?' He wants to know, 'Whose?' They say, 'Your sister's.' Tenderly, and with refreshing authenticity, beloved Minnesota writer Kao Kalia Yang tells the story of a Hmong American family living with loss and tremendous love. Now, many months later, her bedroom remains empty, her drawers hold her clothes, her pillows and sheets still have her scent, and her mother and father, brothers and sister carry her in their hearts, along with their grief, which takes up so much space. Hardcover, 32 pages Publisher: Lerner Group Kao Kalia Yang is a Hmong-American writer. On the hot beach, among colorful umbrellas blooming beneath a bright sun, no one saw a little girl walk into the water. Paj Ntaub, a young Hmong American girl, spends a busy year with her family in their new home, and seeks a way to share the beauty of the world with a grieving neighbor. 'When someone you love dies, you know what doesn't die? Love. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the music legend’s life.' - publisher

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A Map Into the World by Kao Kalia Yang