Inside Out & Back Again
2011 • 276 pages

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15

Hà has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope—toward America.

This moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from Kirkus which proclaimed it "enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny."

An author's note explains how and why Thanhha Lai translated her personal experiences into Hà's story. This updated digital edition also includes an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions.
https://www.harpercollins.ca/9780062069726/inside-out-and-back-again/


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“Oh, my daughter,
at times you have to fight,
but preferably
not with your fists.”

January 11, 2018

Interesting timeline of a young Vietnamese girl leaving her country during war.

August 15, 2019