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  • Published: 13 May 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593407110
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $39.99

Little Bird Laila




From New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Kelly Yang and Xindi Yan, is a joyful story of a Chinese American girl translating for her immigrant parents

From New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Kelly Yang and Xindi Yan, is a joyful story of a Chinese American girl translating for her immigrant parents

Laila knows how clever, kind, and funny her Mama and Baba are—but sometimes they need her help translating things from English. With English classes being too expensive, Laila decides to become her parents’ teacher, even though she’s just learning the language too. There’s lots that Laila knows (like you don’t pronounce the t in ballet) but there’s so much she doesn’t know too. Together, they embrace the joy and struggles of learning a new language.

  • Published: 13 May 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593407110
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $39.99

About the authors

Xindi Yan

Xindi Yan left behind a small city in China to realize her dream of being a published artist. She traveled thousands of miles to study, live, and work in New York. Having always wanted to illustrate children’s books, Xindi buried herself in countless books and drawings. She is the illustrator of Sylvia Rose and the Cherry Tree by Sandy Shapiro Hurt, the Craftily Ever After series by Martha Maker and The Itty Bitty Witch by Trisha Speed Shaskan. When not drawing, she likes to keep busy with lots of crafts and cooking. Xindi currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dreams of having a puppy one day.

Praise for Little Bird Laila

Praise for Yes We Will
Texas Topaz Reading List
Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year
NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book

* “[A] sure-to-inspire offering . . . Seeing all the accomplishments compiled in one place, in so many fields, gives the sense that history was—and is still being—made. The book itself is something of a parade of achievement, as each illustration is done by a different Asian American artist. The pages are colorful and action packed as well as poignant.” – Booklist, starred review

* “[A] clear and concise commemoration of 200 years of accomplishments and contributions . . . All of the art is striking . . . [A] perfect read-aloud book . . . Readers will learn about a variety of incredible figures, and will surely want to know more. A must-have book for all collections, offering an array of personalities and contributors under Yang’s thoughtful gaze.” – School Library Journal, starred review

* “Succinct text and the combined talents of diverse artists bring vibrancy and color to the portrayal of Asian American pioneers . . . Every illustration is unique in scope and style to match the spotlighted individual . . . A radiant tribute to groundbreakers to inspire the next generation.” – Kirkus, starred review

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