Books by Thanhhà Lại

Thanhhà Lại writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–18, exploring themes of loneliness & belonging, resilience & perseverance, love & family.

Standalone Books

When Clouds Touch Us

Thanhhà Lại

For the child feeling the weight of starting over (again) and trying to hold onto their identity while moving to a new c

Ages 8–12

Inside Out & Back Again

Thanhhà Lại

For the child feeling like an outsider, this moving story follows a girl's journey from war-torn Vietnam to the unfamili

Ages 8–12

Butterfly Yellow

Thanhhà Lại

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of the past and the search for home. This story follows a refugee's quest t

Ages 14–18

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

2 books

Ages 12–18

3 books

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