Books by Thanhhà Lại

Known for the Inside Out and Back Again series, Thanhhà Lại writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–18, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of loneliness & belonging, resilience & perseverance, love & family.

Series

Inside Out and Back Again

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Inside Out and Back Again

Thanhhà Lại

For the child feeling like an outsider or struggling to find their voice in a new place, this moving story captures the

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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