The Truth About Dragons is a heartfelt reminder that the stories we tell and the heritage we carry are the dragons that guard the treasure of our identity.
Synopsis
Lean in close,
my darling bao bei,
and I will whisper
a most precious secret
about a powerful magic
that lives inside you.
Brought to life with lavish and ornate illustrations, The Truth About Dragons follows a young child on a journey guided by his mother’s bedtime storytelling. He quests into two very different forests, as his two grandmothers help him discover two different, but equally enchanting, truths about dragons.
Eastern and Western mythologies coexist and enrich each other in this warm celebration of mixed cultural identity.
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The Truth About Dragons by Julie Leung is a tapestry of imagination and heritage, woven with the threads of Eastern and Western dragon lore. This Caldecott Honor Book is a lyrical exploration of biracial identity, told through the eyes of a young child learning from his two grandmothers about the dragons that symbolize his dual heritage.
At its heart, this picture book is a celebration of the freedom to embrace all facets of one’s identity. It encourages young readers to discover the enchanting truths about dragons, and in doing so, uncover the enchanting truths about themselves. It’s a story that resonates deeply, not just with children of mixed heritage, but with anyone who has ever wondered about their place in the world of myths and legends.
The Truth About Dragons is a heartfelt reminder that the stories we tell and the heritage we carry are the dragons that guard the treasure of our identity. Julie Leung has crafted a book that is sure to kindle the flames of curiosity and pride in the hearts of its readers, lighting the way for a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
About the Author
Julie Leung was raised in the sleepy suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, though it may be more accurate to say she grew up in Oz and came of age in Middle-earth. By day, she is the Marketing Director for Random House’s sci-fi/fantasy imprint, Del Rey Books. By night, she writes to calm the ghosts from the past. In her free time, she enjoys furtively sniffing books at bookstores and winning at obscure board games. Her favorite mode of transportation is the library. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and many untold stories.
About the Illustrator
Hanna Cha is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. She spent her childhood in both Korea and America, and currently lives in Boston where she loves crinkling her nose in the early morning breeze and snuggling her tiger-like cat, Hobac. She is the author and illustrator of Tiny Feet Between the Mountains.
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~ Momma Braga
*Please note that this book was provided in exchange of an honest review. All opinions expressed are our own.
