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THAO: A Picture Book
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An honest #OwnVoices story about growing up with a name that is unfamiliar to the kids around you, told with humor and heart by critically acclaimed author/illustrator Thao LamEven though its only four simple, familiar letters long, nobody can ever pronounce Thaos name. Shes been called Theo, Tail, even Towel! But the teasing namesTofu, Tiny, China Girlare worse. Maybe its time to be someone else? Thao decides to try on a different name, something easy, like Jennifer.It works, but only until she opens her lunchbox to find her mothers Vietnamese spring rolls, g?i cu?nThaos favorite! Now, it feels a lot more comfortable to be herself.Simple on the surface, this story inspired by Thaos own childhood is full of humor, heart, and important ideas of diversity, inclusion, and cultural pride. The story will be instantly relatable to readers who have ever felt different.Designed with a playful emphasis on typography, and Thaos own childhood photos added to her signature cutpaper collage, THAO champions being true to yourself and your background, and being empathetic towards others. It is a celebration of all thats in a name and the power of owning your identity.
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