{"product_id":"simone","title":"Simone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year 2024\u003cbr\u003eA Kirkus Best Picture-Book Conversation Starter of 2024\u003cbr\u003eA School Library Journal Best Picture Book 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen and illustrator Minnie Phan comes an unforgettable story of a Vietnamese American girl whose life is transformed by a wildfire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/em\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Simone is awakened by her mom as a wildfire threatens their home, it is the beginning of a life-changing journey. On their way to take shelter in a high school gym, the family passes firefighters from a prison unit battling the fire. Simone’s mom tells her that when she was a girl in Viet Nam, she was forced to evacuate her home after a flood. Joined by other children sheltering in the gym, Simone, a budding artist, encourages everyone to draw as a way to process their situation. After a few days, Simone and her mom are able to return to their home, which is fortunately still standing, and her outlook has changed. As Simone begins creating a piece of art with one of her new friends, she realizes that even though they are young, they can dream and work together for a more sustainable future. With a poetic, haunting family story by esteemed author Viet Thanh Nguyen and gorgeous art from illustrator Minnie Phan, this powerful tale introduces an unforgettable young heroine who awakens to a new role fighting for her community and for the future of the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43905928659032,"sku":"978-1662651199","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/4476\/files\/simone-1-final.jpg?v=1777589879","url":"https:\/\/shop.lfla.org\/products\/simone","provider":"The Library Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}