An honest #OwnVoices story about growing up with a name that is unfamiliar to the kids around you, told with humor and heart by critically acclaimed author/illustrator Thao Lam
Even though itās only four simple, familiar letters long, nobody can ever pronounce Thaoās name. Sheās been called Theo, Tail, even Towel! But the teasing namesāTofu, Tiny, China Girlāare worse. Maybe itās time to be someone else? Thao decides to try on a different name, something easy, like Jennifer.
It works, but only until she opens her lunchbox to find her motherās Vietnamese spring rolls, gį»i cuį»nāThaoās favorite! Now, it feels a lot more comfortable to be herself.
Simple on the surface, this story inspired by Thaoās own childhood is full of humor, heart, and important ideas of diversity, inclusion, and cultural pride. The story will be instantly relatable to readers who have ever felt different.
Designed with a playful emphasis on typography, and Thaoās own childhood photos added to her signature cut-paper collage, THAO champions being true to yourself and your background, and being empathetic towards others. It is a celebration of all thatās in a name and the power of owning your identity.
This book title, THAO (A Picture Book), ISBN: 9781771474320, by Thao Lam, published by Owlkids Books (April 15, 2021) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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