The Mystery of the Painted Fan
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Publishing Details
The Mystery of the Painted Fan
By (Author) Linda Trinh
Illustrated by Clayton Nguyen
Annick Press Ltd
Annick Press Ltd
31st August 2023
Canada
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Children's / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Children's / Teenage personal and social topics: Gender identity
Children's / Teenage social topics: Identity / belonging
813.6
Physical Properties
Paperback
128
Width 139mm, Height 184mm
Description
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.
BOOK 3: THE MYSTERY OF THE PAINTED FAN
Excerpt:
When I shut the door, I hold my painted fan. I breathe in and out. I wonder . . . will Grandma Ni help me
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 changeeven 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 Ni 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.
Author Bio
LINDA TRINH is a Vietnamese Canadian author who writes fiction and non-fiction for children and adults. She lives with her family in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
CLAYTON NGUYEN is a Vietnamese artist born in Ottawa and currently based in Toronto, Ontario.
