Huynh Kim Lien's Books

My First Day

By: Phùng Nguyên Quang,Huynh Kim Liên

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A visually stunning story of resilience and determination by an award-winning new author-illustrator team, perfect for back to school. This is no ordinary first journey. The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta, and An, a young Vietnamese boy, sets out alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar. On the way, he is confronted by giant crested waves, heavy rainfall and eerie forests where fear takes hold of him. Although daunted by the dark unknown, An realizes that he is not alone and continues to paddle. He knows it will all be worth it when he reaches his destination--one familiar to children all over the world.

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Make Me a World

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0593306287

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9780593306284

Theoretical Perspectives on Cultural Representations in Vietnamese Children’s Picturebooks

By: Ngoc Tai Huynh,Vinh To,Angela Thomas

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Theoretical Perspectives on Cultural Representations in Vietnamese Children’s Picturebooks

By: Ngoc Tai Huynh,Vinh To,Angela Thomas

This book evaluates the implicit and nuanced meanings embedded in Vietnamese picturebooks and explores the intricate cultural aspects they portray. Through meticulous research, the contributors of this pioneering book unveil the values of contemporary Western analytical frameworks while identifying their limitations. By combining East Asian philosophies with captivating visual texts, this groundbreaking work offers reliable theoretical and practical resources, enabling a profound exploration of Vietnamese culture. This book is more than just a contribution to academia, it’s also a tool for Asia Literacy, enabling intercultural understanding. It also serves as a vital connection to the cultural heritage of Vietnamese children, both at home and abroad. By cultivating positive perceptions of Vietnamese culture among non-Vietnamese children, it aspires to create a society built on harmony, equality, and love.

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196

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Cambridge Scholars Publishing

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1527525031

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9781527525030

My Grandfather's Song

By: Phùng Nguyên Quang,Huynh Kim Liên

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My Grandfather's Song

By: Phùng Nguyên Quang,Huynh Kim Liên

A stunning picture book about a family's connection to their land, their home, and each other--from the creators of My First Day. Long ago, Grandfather came to a new land. Fish swam in the water, birds chirped in the sky, monkeys played in the trees. And in this wilderness, with his own two hands, Grandfather built a house. It wasn't easy. But the land gave him what he needed. And it became his home. Decades later, his grandson will have all he needs: a head full of memories, two capable hands, and the heart to appreciate family, nature, and home. This picture book creates a warm symphony of conservation and the sacred bond between grandparent and child, perfect for baby showers, birthdays, and family celebrations.

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Make Me a World

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0593488636

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9780593488638

South Vietnamese Soldiers

Memories of the Vietnam War and After

By: Nathalie Huynh Chau Nguyen

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South Vietnamese Soldiers

Memories of the Vietnam War and After

By: Nathalie Huynh Chau Nguyen

Published on the 40th anniversary of the end of the war in Vietnam, this book brings to life the experiences and memories of South Vietnamese soldiers-the forgotten combatants of this controversial conflict. South Vietnam lost more than a quarter of a million soldiers in the Vietnam War, yet the histories of these men-and women-are largely absent from the vast historiography of the conflict. By focusing on oral histories related by 40 veterans from the former Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, this book breaks new ground, shedding light on an essentially unexplored aspect of the war and giving voice to those who have been voiceless. The experiences of these former soldiers are examined through detailed firsthand accounts that feature two generations and all branches of the service, including the Women's Armed Forces Corps. Readers will gain insight into the soldiers' early lives, their military service, combat experiences, and friendships forged in wartime. They will also see how life became worse for most in the aftermath of the war as they experienced internment in communist prison camps, discrimination against their families on political grounds, and the dangers inherent in escaping Vietnam, whether by sea or land. Finally, readers will learn how veterans who saw no choice but to leave their homeland succeeded in rebuilding their lives in new countries and cultures.

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