In the Beautiful Country

For fans of Jasmine Warga and Thanhhà Lại, this is a stunning novel in verse about a young Taiwanese immigrant to America who is confronted by the stark difference between dreams and reality.

Anna can't wait to move to the beautiful country--the Chinese name for America. Although she's only ever known life in Taiwan, she can't help but brag about the move to her family and friends.

But the beautiful country isn't anything like Anna pictured. Her family can only afford a cramped apartment, she's bullied at school, and she struggles to understand a new language. On top of that, the restaurant that her parents poured their savings into is barely staying afloat. The version of America that Anna is experiencing is nothing like she imagined. How will she be able to make the beautiful country her home?

This lyrical and heartfelt story, inspired by the author's own experiences, is about resilience, courage, and the struggle to make a place for yourself in the world.

Author: Jane Kuo
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Published: 06/28/2022
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.9lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780063118980
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 515706 / In the Beautiful Country


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2022 pg. 135
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2022
Booklist 06/01/2022 pg. 82
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2022 pg. 127
Publishers Weekly 07/25/2022

About the Author
Kuo, Jane: -

Jane Kuo is a Chinese and Taiwanese American writer who grew up in Los Angeles and now lives with her husband and two kids in Northern California. In the Beautiful Country is based on events that happened in her life. Find her on www.janekuo.com.