Yuna’s Cardboard Castles
Written by Marie Tang
Illustrated by Jieting Chen
Published by 1517 Media
Fold, fit, tuck . . .
Yuna and her family have just moved to the United States, and she doesn’t speak English yet. At first, her attempts to catch the attention of the neighborhood kids get lost in translation, but when she shows that she can do something very special with paper, a whole new world unfolds.
Marie Tang and Jieting Chen have brought Yuna’s origami creations to life in this whimsical, magical picture book, where the language of play can bridge the language barrier and build new friendships. Back matter includes information about the origin of origami and instructions for kids
Primary ISBN: 9781506483412
Publication Date: January 2023
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Japanese/Japanese American
Themes: Arts, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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