Enlighten Me (A Graphic Novel)
Award-winning author Minh Lê and New York Times bestselling illustrator Chan Chau team up for a fun and enlightening graphic novel about one kid’s journey to finding inner peace and belonging. Perfect for fans of Measuring Up and New Kid.
When Bình fights back against a bully who makes fun of his Vietnamese heritage, he expects to be cheered as the hero. He defeated the bad guy, right?
Instead, it gets him a stern warning from his vice principal and worried parents. Now he’s stuck on a family trip to a silent meditation retreat. That means no talking—and no video games!—for a whole weekend. Could things possibly get any worse?
However, when a nun gathers all the kids to tell them the Jataka tales—the stories of the Buddha’s many past lives—Bình takes a fantastical dive into his imagination and starts to see himself in these stories. Will he retreat further into himself, or will he emerge from the weekend open to change?
With any luck, these next few days will prove more enlightening than he thought.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 144
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Ink
Language: en
ISBN: 9780759555488
Creator Bio
Minh Lê is a critically acclaimed children's book author and illustrator, known for his imaginative and thought-provoking stories. He has written several picture books, including "Drawn Together" and "Let Me Finish!", which have received numerous accolades and praise. Lê's work often explores themes of family, culture, and identity, drawing inspiration from his own experiences as a Vietnamese-American. In addition to writing, Lê is also a frequent contributor to NPR's "Code Switch" and a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. He currently resides in San Diego with his family. Chan Chau is the illustrator of "Enlighten Me", her debut graphic novel. With a background in animation and a passion for storytelling, Chau brings a unique and dynamic visual style to the pages of this book. She has also worked on numerous short films and commercials, showcasing her talent for bringing characters to life. Chau currently resides in Los Angeles and is excited to continue collaborating on more projects in the future.
