Chloe’s Lunar New Year
By Lily LaMotte, illus. by Michelle Lee (Harper Collins, 2023)
Chloe joyously joins in her family's Lunar New Year traditions, all the while honoring and remembering her beloved A-má.
The story introduces the rich cultural celebration of the holiday but also taps into universal themes of finding joy amid loss
“Dispensing with the external drama of the dragon, parade, or noisy firecrackers, this warm book depicts family as central.”
—School Library Journal (starred review)
“We witness an extended family gathering that is a slice of contemporary American life, highlighting intergenerational connections and honoring ancestors.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Fish eyes. Oh my!”