{"product_id":"the-rock-in-my-throat-9781728445687","title":"The Rock in My Throat","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Rock in My Throat\u003c\/em\u003e by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Jiemei Lin: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAsian\/Pacific American Awards for Literature Picture Book Honor \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBooklist \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEditor's Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Award\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeartland Booksellers Award Finalist\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eAt first, no one noticed when I stopped talking at school.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee navigating life at home and at school. Having seen the poor treatment her parents received when making their best efforts at speaking English, she no longer speaks at school. Kalia feels as though a rock has become lodged in her throat, and it grows heavier each day. Although the narrative is somber, it is also infused with moments of beauty, love, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This is a story for anyone who has ever struggled to find their voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kao Kalia Yang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Carolrhoda Books (R)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.42h x 9.76w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781728445687\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e552697 \/ Rock in My Throat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 0000 Asian\/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book - Picture Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/22\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2024 pg. 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2024 pg. 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/28\/2024 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2024 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLin, Jiemei:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eJiemei Lin \u003c\/strong\u003eis an artist born in Hangzhou, China, currently living and working in the Inland Northwest, Washington State. Lin works with both digital media and traditional media to create paintings, murals, and illustrations. Her work includes \u003cem\u003eThe Rock in My Throat \u003c\/em\u003ewhich was selected as a Asian\/Pacific American Awards for Literature Honor Book in the Picture Book category. Lin's mission as illustrator is to represent and communicate with all audiences from underrepresented groups in her own visual language. As a public artist, Lin has been designing and executing large-scale public murals in both the Pacific and Inland Northwest.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYang, Kao Kalia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eKao Kalia Yang\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Hmong American writer, teacher and public speaker. Born in the refugee camps of Thailand to a family that escaped the genocide of the Secret War in Laos, she came to America at the age six. Yang holds degrees from Carleton College and Columbia University. Her work has won numerous awards and recognition including multiple Minnesota Book Awards, a Charlotte Zolotow Honor, an ALA Notable Children's Book Award, the 2023 Asian\/Pacific American Award for Literature, Dayton's Literary Peace Prize, and a PEN USA Award in Nonfiction.","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119564517421,"sku":"9781728445687","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_b1556846-b5c0-4d7d-ae87-13560e298138.jpg?v=1756229966","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/the-rock-in-my-throat-9781728445687","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}