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    You Are Life
    You Are Life
    You Are Life
    Ebook33 pages44 minutes

    You Are Life

    By Bao Phi and Hannah Li

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    “An affirmation for Asian American youth.” —Kirkus Reviews

    You are . . . You are . . . You are . . . Every child is bursting with amazing things! This joyful picture book celebrates the wonderful and complex identities of children of immigrants and refugees. Through poetic text, acclaimed author Bao Phi (Hello, Mandarin Duck!, A Different Pond) empowers readers to embrace all that they are—a dancer, a shining light, a K-pop song—and promises them, “You are not invisible.” Alongside vibrant, collage-style artwork, this inspiring read-aloud bursts with humor, passion, and heart. It reminds young readers who they are and what they love will always be enough—a timely message for young and old alike.

    You Are Life features:
    - An author’s note from Caldecott Honor Book author Bao Phi about the origins of this poem, particularly the rise in anti-Asian American violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    - Critical social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, including empathy, understanding, and recognizing one’s own value.
    - An explanation of Vietnamese terms used within the book.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateSep 1, 2022
    ISBN9781684465101
    Author

    Bao Phi

    Bao Phi is an author, a poet, a community organizer, and a father. He was born in Vietnam and raised in the Phillips neighborhood of South Minneapolis.

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    • 5/5
      Until the pandemic I had no idea that hatred against Asians still existed. More the fool me.This visual poem reassures that Love will always be enough, they should never be invisible, and to celebrate life and heritage.Illustrator Hannah Li fills the pages with simple artistry which adds to the impact of this wonderful poem. All libraries need this book so we can all remember this message of no difference among ALL children: Asian, visible/ invisible disabilities, immigrants, adopted, mixed race, refugees.I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Capstone/Capstone Editions via NetGalley. Thank you!

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