Wild Greens Beautiful Girl

Ages 6 to 7, Grades K to 3

On the eastern plains of Taiwan, a young girl and her mother pick wild greens before a rainstorm drenches them and their garden. When she goes to pull at the roots of a spiky, stalky weed, she learns that the plant is not what it seems. A lyrical story that shows young readers how to appreciate the bounty of nature and the beauty of identity.Chinese and Pinyin translations are included in pages and backmatter features additional information on the indigenous Amis people of Taiwan. An Own Voices, Own Stories award winner and Junior Library Guild Selection

About the Author

Erica Lee Schlaikjer grew up as a mixed-race "Third Culture Kid," living in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and the US. Erica lives in Los Angeles, California.

Cinyee Chiu is an illustrator, author, NGH-certified consulting hypnotist, and practitioner of sustainable living. She is from Taiwan and lives in Vancouver, Canada.