Cheng, A. (2012). The year of the book. New York, New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Summary: This is a chapter book about a Chinese American girl named Anna. She was born in America and does not know Chinese. Her mother insists upon Anna going to a Chinese school on weekends. She realizes how complicated friendships can be and has a hard time making friends with other children. She often finds comfort in reading books. Reading books gives her insight into different things she encounters on a day to day basis. One thing that books fail to tell her is how to find a true friend. This is a fun, lighthearted story sure to gain the interest of many young readers. 
Awards:
- Junior Library Guild selection
Resources:
Author's webpage
Audio of author interview
Back story for The Year of the Book
Activities and Questions for discussion
Readwalking with author Andrea Chen
Watch The Year of the Book trailer:Audio of author interview
Back story for The Year of the Book
Activities and Questions for discussion
Readwalking with author Andrea Chen
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