Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All
Written by Chanel Miller
Illustrated by Chanel Miller
Published by Philomel Books
Down at the bottom of the tall buildings of New York City, Magnolia Wu sits inside her parents’ laundromat. She has pinned every lost sock from the laundromat onto a bulletin board in hopes that customers will return to retrieve them. But no one seems to have noticed. In fact, barely anyone has noticed Magnolia at all.
What she doesn’t know is that this is about to be her most exciting summer yet. When Iris, a new friend from California arrives, they set off across the city to solve the mystery of each missing sock, asking questions in subways and delis and plant stores and pizzerias, meeting people and uncovering the unimaginable.
With each new encounter, Magnolia learns that when you’re bold enough to head into the unknown, things start falling into place.
Primary ISBN: 9780593624524
Publication Date: April 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Chapter Book, Age 07 or older
Community Represented: Chinese/Chinese American, Vietnamese/Vietnamese American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Accolades & Awards: Youth Media Awards, Coming of Age, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Friendship, Discrimination: Racial, Family Relationship: Parents, Format: Audiobook, Generation: 1st, Genre: Humor, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Welcoming by Community, Welcoming by Individual
Setting: United States (New York City NY)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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