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A New Children's Book About the Refugee Experience

“Wishes” by Mượn Thị Văn
Posted at 10:29 AM, May 10, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-16 13:39:37-04

Imagine leaving your world behind, traveling to an unknown place on a crowded boat. New York Times acclaimed author Mượn Thị Văn faced this difficult journey at a young age. Mượn has written a new children’s book, illustrated by Victo Ngai, to capture the refugee immigrant experience in a gentle and approachable way. Mượn joins us to discuss Wishes and her personal connection to the story.

You can find Wishes anywhere books are sold. For more information, you can visit MuonThiVan.com.