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A Map Into the World

A Map Into the World

A Map into the world book cover.

Written by: Kao Kalia Yang.

Illustrated by: Seo Kim.

A gentle story of inter-generational and cross-cultural understanding and empathy.

A young Hmong girl and her family move into a new house, while awaiting the birth of her twin brothers. Across the street live Bob and Ruth.

Time and seasons pass, and Ruth dies.

Wanting to give comfort and healing, the girl draws a map into the world for Bob, on his driveway.

Ages: 5 to 7 years old.

Credit: Anne C (Storytime Solidarity member).

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