Simone (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781662651199)

From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen and illustrator Minnie Phan comes an unforgettable story of a Vietnamese American girl whose life is transformed by a wildfire.

When Simone is awakened by her mom as a wildfire threatens their home, it is the beginning of a life-changing journey. On their way to take shelter in a high school gym, the family passes firefighters from a prison unit battling the fire. Simone's mom tells her that when she was a girl in Viet Nam, she was forced to evacuate her home after a flood. Joined by other children sheltering in the gym, Simone, a budding artist, encourages everyone to draw as a way to process their situation. After a few days, Simone and her mom are able to return to their home, which is fortunately still standing, and her outlook has changed. As Simone begins creating a piece of art with one of her new friends, she realizes that even though they are young, they can dream and work together for a more sustainable future. With a poetic, haunting family story by esteemed author Viet Thanh Nguyen and gorgeous art from illustrator Minnie Phan, this powerful tale introduces an unforgettable young heroine who awakens to a new role fighting for her community and for the future of the planet.

Author: Viet Thanh Nguyen
ISBN-10: 1662651198
ISBN-13: 9781662651199
Publisher: Minerva
Language: English
Published: 05/07/2024
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.10w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2024
Booklist 03/01/2024 pg. 59
Publishers Weekly 03/18/2024