Butterfly yellow by Lai, Thanhha 

Paperback(Harper, 2020)

BTSB #: 537344 Available

Dewey: FAges: 13-17   
AR: 5.4 UG Lexile: 810 HL

Genres: Multicultural Family Life

Subjects: Vietnamese - United States - Fiction Refugees - Fiction Family life - Fiction Interpersonal relations - Fiction Vietnam War, 1961-1975 - Fiction

Summary: In the final days of the Vietnam war, Hang takes her little brother, Linh to the airport, determined to find a way to safety in America. When Linh is ripped from her arms she is left behind in the war-torn country. Six years later she makes the brutal journey to Texas as a refugee. She's overjoyed when she is reunited with Linh but crushed when she discovers he doesn't remember her or their family. Hang has come so far that she will do anything to bridge the gap.

When clouds touch us by Lai, Thanhha 

BTSB Prebound(Harper, 2023)

BTSB #: 537339 Available

Dewey: FAges: 8-12   
AR: 5.4 MG

Genres: Historical Fiction Multicultural

Subjects: Vietnamese - United States - Fiction Refugees - Fiction Moving - Fiction Novels in verse Family life - Fiction Alabama - Fiction Texas - Fiction

Summary: Two years ago, Ha and her family arrived in Alabama as refugees from the Viet Nam War. They've worked hard to make a life for themselves but it hasn't come easy. Just when Ha starts to feel settled, Mother decides they're moving to Texas. But sometimes even an unwanted change brings a good opportunity. Sequel to Inside Out And Back Again.