Author Profile
Thanhha Lai
1 Books
Thanhha Lai is an acclaimed Vietnamese-American author known for her poignant children's and young adult literature. She frequently draws upon her own experiences as a refugee to craft deeply moving stories exploring themes of family, identity, and resilience. Her debut novel in verse, 'Inside Out and Back Again,' won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature and a Newbery Honor.
An loves spending time with her grandparents. But lately, her grandfather's memory has been fading, and he sometimes forgets the people he loves. To help bring his memories back, An and her grandmother come up with a beautiful plan. They decide to grow a special fruit from their homeland to cook his favorite dish: sweet red sticky rice.
Together, they carefully plant the seeds and tend to the vines, waiting patiently for the bright fruit to ripen. It takes hard work and love, but they hope the warm, familiar smell will help him remember their happiest moments.
This gentle story explores how sharing family traditions and cooking together can keep us connected to the people we love. It is a tender look at the changes that happen when a grandparent grows older.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
