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- The secret of the jade bangle / by Trinh, Linda.; Nguyen, Clayton.;
Anne Nguyen learns to embrace her Vietnamese identity through cooking her grandmother's recipes after she passes away.LSC- Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Families; Vietnamese; Grandparent and child; Magic;
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- The journey of the ancestors' gifts / by Trinh, Linda.; Nguyen, Clayton.;
It's their first time in Vietnam and staying in Grandma Nội's childhood home, so they should be excited. As soon as they enter the house, though, something doesn't feel right. Why is the door to the ancestors' room always closed? And why can't they connect with Grandma Nội using their gifts, the way they can at home?- Subjects: Vietnamese Canadians; Vietnamese; Families; Grandmothers; Gifts;
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- The power of the pearl earrings / by Trinh, Linda.; Nguyen, Clayton.;
Liz is the spontaneous and energetic middle child in the Nguyen family, whe grew up listening to stories from her Grandma Noi about the Trung Sisters, freedom fighters in ancient Vietnam. Liz is determined to prove she is just as important and brave as the famous warriors. But a new boy at school threatens her plans by turning her best friend against her. She struggles with her place in her family until she finds the pearl earrings her Grandma Noi left her as a gift. This reminds her of her Vietnamese heritage which gives her confidence to stand up for herself.LSC- Subjects: Middle-born children; Identity (Psychology); Self-esteem in children; Grandmothers; Vietnamese;
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- The mystery of the painted fan / by Trinh, Linda.; Nguyen, Clayton.;
"The third book in the early chapter book series. The Nguyen Kids features the youngest sibling, Jacob, and continues the series' exploration of social justice themes, specifically gender expression and identity, with a supernatural twist. Thoughtful and creative, Jacob is tired of being the baby of the family. He is ready to fully express himself in all of the ways that feel right to him, but not everyone seems as eager to accept change--even his own parents. He still loves hockey, yet he also wants to try something new, even if others may not understand. Confused and frustrated, Jacob turns to the beautiful fan his Grandma Nội gave him, which features all of the Vietnamese zodiac animals. With the mysterious fan and memories of Grandma guiding him, Jacob finds the power to remain true to himself, and show his family who he could be"--- Subjects: Vietnamese Canadians; Families; Grandparent and child; Vietnamese;
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