In the Beautiful Country

For fans of Jasmine Warga and Thanhhà Lại, this is a stunning novel in verse about a young Taiwanese immigrant to America who is confronted by the stark difference between dreams and reality.

Anna can't wait to move to the beautiful country--the Chinese name for America. Although she's only ever known life in Taiwan, she can't help but brag about the move to her family and friends.

But the beautiful country isn't anything like Anna pictured. Her family can only afford a cramped apartment, she's bullied at school, and she struggles to understand a new language. On top of that, the restaurant that her parents poured their savings into is barely staying afloat. The version of America that Anna is experiencing is nothing like she imagined. How will she be able to make the beautiful country her home?

This lyrical and heartfelt story, inspired by the author's own experiences, is about resilience, courage, and the struggle to make a place for yourself in the world.

ISBN-13: 9780063118980

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Quill Tree Books

Publication Date: 06-28-2022

Pages: 320

Product Dimensions: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.00d

Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

Kuo, Jane: -

Jane Kuo is a Chinese and Taiwanese American writer who grew up in Los Angeles and now lives with her husband and two kids in Northern California. In the Beautiful Country is based on events that happened in her life. Find her on www.janekuo.com.