Wild Greens, Beautiful Girl

By Erica Lee Schlaikjer, Cinyee Chiu (Illustrator), Shan Li Bannai Serasis (Translator)

Part of the Own Voices, Own Stories series

A girl discovers a mysterious plant with hidden secrets in Taiwan's plains.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In Taiwan's eastern plains, a young girl and her mother gather wild greens. As a storm approaches, she encounters a peculiar plant with unexpected secrets. This lyrical tale invites readers to explore nature's wonders and the beauty of identity, enriched with insights into the Amis people. What mysteries does the plant hold, and how will it change her understanding of the world?

From the publisher

On the eastern plains of Taiwan, a young girl and her mother pick wild greens before a rainstorm drenches them and their garden. When she goes to pull at the roots of a spiky, stalky weed, she learns that the plant is not what it seems. A lyrical story that shows young readers how to appreciate the bounty of nature and the beauty of identity. Chinese and Pinyin translations are included in pages and backmatter features additional information on the indigenous Amis people of Taiwan. An Own Voices, Own Stories award winner and Junior Library Guild Selection

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