The Jade Bracelet
Hà Dinh, illustrated by Yong Ling Kang
Tien has recently arrived as an immigrant and wears a plain jade bracelet her mother gave her in remembrance of her grandmother. At school, she feels embarrassed when other girls display new, sparkly bracelets, and she tries to conceal hers. Although she wants to blend in with her classmates, Tien remembers her grandmother’s love and chooses to wear the jade bracelet with pride. The bracelet connects her with Vietnamese family traditions and heritage.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
