The Rock in My Throat
Written by Kao Kalia Yang
Illustrated by Jiemei Lin
Published by Lerner Publishing Group
In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee navigating life at home and at school. Having seen the poor treatment her parents received when making their best efforts at speaking English, she no longer speaks at school. Kalia feels as though a rock has become lodged in her throat, and it grows heavier each day. Although the narrative is somber, it is also infused with moments of beauty, love, and hope.
Primary ISBN: 9781728445687
Publication Date: March 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 07 or older
Community Represented: Hmong/Hmong American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Accolades & Awards: Youth Media Awards, Discrimination: Cultural, Discrimination: Language Ability, Engagement Tool: Arts, Family Relationship: Parents, Multilingual: Hmong Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Refugee: War/Conflict
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Refugee
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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