Extraordinary Eliana and the Magnificent Hmong New Year (Extraordinary Eliana #1)
Written by V.T. Bidania
Illustrated by Suji Park
Published by Picture Window Books
Meet Eliana Gao Chee Lee, charming little sister of Astrid and Apollo. Eliana is growing up, in school, and ready to shine in adorable adventures of her own!
It’s Hmong New Year, and everyone in Eliana’s family has an important task to perform—everyone except Eliana, that is. She wants to help—and TRIES to help—but she keeps being told “no.” Is Eliana too small to do ANYTHING to help get ready for the New Year?
Don’t miss the rest of the series! Explore:
- Extraordinary Eliana and the Perfect Pa Dow (Extraordinary Eliana #2)
- Extraordinary Eliana and the Excellent Egg Rolls (Extraordinary Eliana #3)
- Extraordinary Eliana and the Delightful Dance (Extraordinary Eliana #4)
Primary ISBN: 9798875213861
Publication Date: January 2026
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Early Chapter Book, Age 05 or older
Community Represented: Hmong/Hmong American
Themes: Celebrations, Celebrations: Lunar New Year, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Hmong Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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