I came across a delightful blog a few months ago. Grace Lin is an children's book author and illustrator. Her newest chapter book, Where The Mountain Meets The Moon, won the Newberry Honor Award this year. Grace Lin's blog post on the Newberry Banquet was delightful to read. How fascinating it was to read about her experience receiving her award.
Minli spends her days working hard in the fields with her parents. They are poor and Minli decides she will go on a journey and find the Old Man of the Moon and ask him how her family can change their fortune. Minli encounters people and creatures, including a dragon, who help her on her way.
Where The Mountain Meets The Moon is a masterpiece from Grace Lin. The story, the writing, the stories within the story, the art work, even the font used in the book all show such amazing attention to detail. I understand why this book was given the Newberry Honor.
I feel like I need to read this book again to glean the truths that it contains. The book explores making wise choices, treating people right, doing good, and putting others before yourself. This book also explores the theme of contentment and how to go on when life disappoints.
Please read this book, you will so enjoy getting to know Minli and discovering where her journey takes her.
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