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In this children’s book on immigration, a Vietnamese American girl looks forward to the special day when “see you again soon” is finally here, and she gets to return to her family in Vietnam for a visit!
“This speaks to the many directions in which love flows, across oceans and through time.”
—Kao Kalia Yang, award-winning
author of The Rock in My Throat
Family culture shapes so much of who we are.
In this kids’ book about family love, Châu follows a “train of thoughts” about all her special traditions, relationships, and memories from growing up in Vietnam. She is counting down the days until she and her family are under the same roof.
This children’s book about family honors culture, memory, and the deep emotional ties we carry with us, no matter where we go. It celebrates the strength of family and the richness of cultural heritage.
When We’re Under the Same Roof
Ngân Huỳnh is an illustrator and designer who left Vietnam and moved to the United States when she was twelve—leaving one home to build another: “This book was created as a reminder to Vietnamese immigrant kids like me that they can always hold onto the memories they have of ‘nhà’ and ‘gia đình.’ Just because you are physically apart doesn’t mean you lose your memories, heritage, and language.”
Inside this immigration children’s book, discover:
a gentle exploration of immigration from a child’s perspective
reassurance that distance doesn’t weaken family bonds
a celebration of cultural heritage, language, and memory
a focus on reunion and belonging
While there are stories in children’s literature that focus on the challenges of leaving home, When We’re Under the Same Roof tells a different story—one about returning.
Thank you to my Kickstarter backers for making this project a reality! For a behind-the-scenes peek at the inspiration for the book, visit the book’s Kickstarter page.
Title Details
Released May 26, 2026
ISBN: 978-1-63489-970-3
Price: $20.00
Format: Hardcover
Trim Size: 8.5 x 8.5”
BISAC Category: JUVENILE FICTION | Social Themes |
Emigration, Immigration & Refugees
Publisher: Wise Ink Media
Distribution Partner: Itasca Books
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