"Prairie Lotus" by Linda Sue Park is a historical novel that follows the journey of Hanna, a half-Asian girl in 1880s Dakota Territory. As she and her father move to a small town to establish a dressmaking business, Hanna faces challenges of racism and isolation. Despite the obstacles, she is determined to fit in and pursue her dream of becoming a seamstress. The story explores themes of identity, resilience, and the desire for acceptance in a world that emphasizes difference. Through her struggles, Hanna learns to embrace her heritage while navigating the complexities of friendships and community. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-12 years.

There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Clarion Books .

Linda Sue Park is the author of many books for young readers, including the Newbery Medal winner A Single Shard, and many other novels, poems and picture books. She lives in Rochester, New York, with her family, and gave a popular TED talk called Can A Children's Book Change the World?