When Words Have Power by Lisa Chong (English) Hardcover Book

Description: When Words Have Power by Lisa Chong, Kaitlin Yang "Henry and his mother overhear someone calling them a strange name, which leads to a introspective conversation about the powerful effect microaggressions and name calling can have"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description With gentleness and empathy, this beautiful story follows a young boy as he learns how a word that may seem funny to one person can be hurtful to another."When Words Have Power. . . follows a boy as he learns how a word that may seem funny to one person can be hurtful to another."-Publishers Weekly, Fall Childrens AnnouncementsHenry overhears someone calling his Chinese American mother a strange name at the market: "banana." But Henry doesnt understand. A banana is just a piece of fruit. Whats the big deal? And what does the name mean?With beautiful illustrations, When Words Have Power gently reveals the powerful effect microaggressions and name calling can have, and instead shows how a little kindness and respect can lead to bright, new friendships and stronger relationships with loved ones. Author Biography Lisa Chong enjoys using her creative talents in a variety of ways in both her work and personal life. She is proud to use her creativity to make a difference through her writing. Lisa lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.Kaitlin Yang is a childrens book designer by day and illustrator by night in New York City. Born and raised in Taiwan, her international background prompts her to explore different cultures, emotions, and beliefs in her artwork. Review "When Words Have Power by Lisa Chong, illus. by Kaitlin Yang, follow[s] an Asian American boy who learns about the power of words during his everyday encounters."—Publishers Weekly, Fall 2022 Childrens Sneak Previews"Through beautiful full-page illustrations and vignettes, Henry, our protagonist, learns a valuable lesson about the effects that microaggressions and undesired nicknames can have on people... The art ranges from printed to hand-drawn and invite the reader the linger, especially with the variety of bright colors used. Overall I really enjoyed the storyline, the lesson, and the illustrations that helped to tie together an important lesson." –Youth Services Book Review Promotional AWARDS: submit widely to childrens book awards, including Ezra Jack Keats Award, and awards focusing on Asian/Asian-American authors and subject matterADVERTISING: boosted social posts and AMS adsEVENTS: virtual/in-person author events with bookstores and libraries, focusing on San Francisco/Bay AreaREVIEWS: review and interview outreach to childrens book media, focusing on diverse picture books, bookstagrammers, and parenting/family mediaONLINE: full social media campaign utilizing illustrations from the book and outreach to kid lit bookstagrammers and reviewers; book trailerPROMOTION: DRC via Edelweiss and hard copy ARC available; giveaways via Goodreads, LibraryThingTRADESHOWS: giveaways/features at ALA Long Description With gentleness and empathy, this beautiful story follows a young boy as he learns how a word that may seem funny to one person can be hurtful to another. "When Words Have Power . . . follows a boy as he learns how a word that may seem funny to one person can be hurtful to another." -- Publishers Weekly, Fall Childrens Announcements Henry overhears someone calling his Chinese American mother a strange name at the market: "banana." But Henry doesnt understand. A banana is just a piece of fruit. Whats the big deal? And what does the name mean? With beautiful illustrations, When Words Have Power gently reveals the powerful effect microaggressions and name calling can have, and instead shows how a little kindness and respect can lead to bright, new friendships and stronger relationships with loved ones. Review Quote "When Words Have Power by Lisa Chong, illus. by Kaitlin Yang, follow[s] an Asian American boy who learns about the power of words during his everyday encounters." -- Publishers Weekly , Fall 2022 Childrens Sneak Previews Promotional "Headline" AWARDS: submit widely to childrens book awards, including Ezra Jack Keats Award, and awards focusing on Asian/Asian-American authors and subject matter ADVERTISING: boosted social posts and AMS ads EVENTS: virtual/in-person author events with bookstores and libraries, focusing on San Francisco/Bay Area REVIEWS: review and interview outreach to childrens book media, focusing on diverse picture books, bookstagrammers, and parenting/family media ONLINE: full social media campaign utilizing illustrations from the book and outreach to kid lit bookstagrammers and reviewers; book trailer PROMOTION: DRC via Edelweiss and hard copy ARC available; giveaways via Goodreads, LibraryThing TRADESHOWS: giveaways/features at ALA Description for Sales People Debut author Lisa Chong explores the power of words in this brightly illustrated childrens picture book that deals with sensitive topics such as bullying, race, and culture Protagonist Henry and his mom, who is Chinese-American, go to the Chinese market and someone at the store calls Henrys mom a banana--yellow on the outside, white on the inside. A banana is just a piece of fruit, but through this experience Henry learns that words have the power to hurt, and how a little kindness and respect goes a long way. He then applies this learning to other relationships When Words Have Power helps children learn about this complex issue in an easily digestible and relatable way; Henrys story includes a visit to the playground, going to the market, being at home with family, and being at school--there are all locations and situations that young readers will identify with. Book guide will be available and targeted for both educators and parents. Lexile 560L; F&P Text Level N. Details ISBN151313485X Author Kaitlin Yang Pages 32 Audience Age 6-9 Publisher West Margin Press Language English Illustrator Kaitlin Yang ISBN-10 151313485X ISBN-13 9781513134857 Imprint West Margin Press Format Hardcover Year 2022 Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2022-10-25 UK Release Date 2022-10-25 Illustrations full-color illustrations throughout Publication Date 2022-12-08 DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children / Juvenile US Release Date 2022-12-08 AU Release Date 2023-01-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138901721;

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