The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling
- 272 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
A novel about growing up in a migrant Asian family with a mother who is suffering from mental illness from the highly commended author of Freedom Swimmer
Wai Chim Libros
Wai Chim se enfoca en la exploración de identidades culturales e historia, entrelazando a menudo experiencias personales con temas sociales más amplios en sus narrativas. A través de sus obras, profundiza en las complejidades de las relaciones y la búsqueda de pertenencia en el mundo. Su estilo de escritura es conocido por su accesibilidad y, sin embargo, su profundidad, ofreciendo a los lectores una visión cautivadora de los temas que le apasionan. Con sus contribuciones literarias, aspira a conectar con los lectores y a fomentar la reflexión sobre nuestra humanidad compartida.
Shaozhen
- 208 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
Set against the backdrop of a severe drought in a remote Henan village, the story follows Shaozhen, who dreams of escaping rural life for a factory job in the city. However, his summer break takes a drastic turn as he faces the reality of his village's struggles with failing crops. Confronted with the dire situation, Shaozhen must devise a plan to help his family and community survive. The narrative explores themes of responsibility, resilience, and the challenges of rural life in the face of environmental adversity.
Chook Chook: Saving the Farm
- 160 páginas
- 6 horas de lectura
Set during Chinese New Year, Mei faces the potential loss of her family farm due to a government freeway project and a series of poor harvests. As her neighbors sell their land, Mei, along with her chickens Little and Lo, must rally the community to save their home. With the bulldozing deadline looming, the story highlights themes of resilience, community, and the bond between family and land, showcasing the collective effort needed to protect their way of life.
Lin's excited about her first school sports day until she comes last. A relatable picture book about endurance and resilience from the award-winning author and Australian Survivorcontestant, Wai Chim.