Livia Blackburne

This book tells the story of a young girl who moves from her home in China, leaving behind her grandmother, to start a new life in the United States. Despite the distance, she remains connected to her family and her cultural roots, especially to someone who means the world to her. This book is perfect for younger audiences, including preschoolers and kindergarteners, as they can relate to the theme of cherishing special people in their lives. I’d love to use this book in a family unit to help students see reflections of their own experiences through a story from a different perspective.… (more)

This book follows the life of a young girl as she moves away from her grandmother and her home in China to start a new life in the United States. Despite the distance, she is still able to be connected to her family and her background, especially one of the people who matter most to her. I think this book is great for a younger audience, even pre-schoolers or kindergarteners who would be able to connect it to the special people that they care about. I would love to use this book in a family unit, just to show students a message that mirrors their own lives through a story that might not.… (more)