"Inside Out and Back Again" is a poignant and enlightening novel-in-verse about a young Vietnamese refugee who must adapt to life in Alabama after fleeing her war-torn home. The book provides a child's-eye view of family, immigration, and the power of resilience and hope. Recommended for readers who enjoy stories of personal triumph and cultural assimilation.

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• Newbery Medal Nominee (2012)
• National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2011)
• Jane Addams Children's Book Award Nominee for Older Children (2012)
• Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Grades 6-8 (2014)
• Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2013)
• Washington State Sasquatch Award Nominee (2014)
• Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2013)

Inside Out and Back Again is a #1 New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award!

Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee--fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama--this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigration.

Hà has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope--toward America.

This moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from Kirkus which proclaimed it "enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny."

An author's note explains how and why Thanhhà Lại translated her personal experiences into Hà's story. This paperback edition also includes an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions.

Author: Thanhha Lai
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
Publisher: HarperCollins s Inc
Publication Date: 02 Jan 2013

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