Enlighten Me (a Graphic Novel)

Written by Minh Lê · Illustrated by Chan Chau

A boy's silent retreat reveals unexpected paths to self-discovery.

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144 pages· ~530L

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Bình, after clashing with a bully, finds himself at a silent meditation retreat. Stripped of distractions, he delves into the Jataka tales, seeing himself in these ancient stories. Will this weekend of silence lead to transformation or deeper isolation? As Bình navigates this unexpected journey, he must decide if he's ready to embrace change and find his true place in the world.

From the publisher

Award-winning author Minh Lê and New York Times bestselling illustrator Chan Chau team up for a fun and enlightening graphic novel about one kid’s journey to finding inner peace and belonging. Perfect for fans of Measuring Up and New Kid. When Bình fights back against a bully who makes fun of his Vietnamese heritage, he expects to be cheered as the hero. He defeated the bad guy, right? Instead, it gets him a stern warning from his vice principal and worried parents. Now he’s stuck on a family trip to a silent meditation retreat. That means no talking–and no video games!–for a whole weekend. Could things possibly get any worse? However, when a nun gathers all the kids to tell them the Jataka tales–the stories of the Buddha’s many past lives–Bình takes a fantastical dive into his imagination and starts to see himself in these stories. Will he retreat further into himself, or will he emerge from the weekend open to change? With any luck, these next few days will prove more enlightening than he thought.

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