{"product_id":"the-rock-in-my-throat","title":"The Rock in My Throat","description":"Praise for The Rock in My Throat by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Jiemei Lin:\nAsian\/Pacific American Awards for Literature Picture Book Honor\nBooklist Editor's Choice\nThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Award\nHeartland Booksellers Award Finalist\nA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\nAt first, no one noticed when I stopped talking at school.\nIn this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee navigating life at home and at school. Having seen the poor treatment her parents received when making their best efforts at speaking English, she no longer speaks at school. Kalia feels as though a rock has become lodged in her throat, and it grows heavier each day. Although the narrative is somber, it is also infused with moments of beauty, love, and hope.\nThis is a story for anyone who has ever struggled to find their voice.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 172844568X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.172844568X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Yang, Kao Kalia|Lin, Jiemei\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43274010394685,"sku":"BVV.172844568X.G","price":12.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/172844568X-0.jpg?v=1781557868","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-rock-in-my-throat","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}