In "The Year of the Book" by Andrea Cheng, we follow the story of eight-year-old Anna, a Chinese-American girl navigating the challenges of third grade. Feeling isolated due to her quiet nature and language barriers, Anna finds solace in reading and her favorite stories. As she observes her classmates and their friendships, she learns valuable lessons about connection, identity, and the importance of family. Throughout the year, Anna's love for books helps her overcome obstacles and fosters new friendships, ultimately leading her to embrace her heritage and discover her own voice. It's a heartfelt tale of growth and understanding. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Anna Wang Novels .

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Clarion Books .

Uma Krishnaswami is the author of several books for children. She was born in New Delhi, India, and now lives in Aztec, New Mexico. Abigail Halpin is an illustrator/graphic designer living in New England who likes bright colors, all things retro, and sharp pencils. Andrea Cheng is the daughter of Hungarian immigrants, and grew up among extended family -- all Holocaust survivors. She lives in Cincinnati.