Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Wishes by Muon Thi Van and Victo Ngai - ESSENTIAL

Wishes by Muon Thi Van, illustrated by Victo Ngai
. PICTURE BOOK. Orchard (Scholastic), May 2021. $19. 9781338305890 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL, MS, HS - ESSENTIAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH 

A little girl and her family are preparing for the very dangerous ocean trip away from their imperilled lives and hopefully to a place where they can build a future. 

78 words are supported by a beautiful muted palette. Each page is simple (The bag wished it was deeper), but filled with emotion, heart, and depth. Any level of school that talks about immigration and/or refugees in any capacity needs this to share far and wide. 

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS 

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