Inside Out & Back Again

A novel in verse following ten-year-old Hà, a Vietnamese girl who flees Saigon with her family in 1975 as the Vietnam War ends and resettles as a refugee in Alabama. The story explores themes of immigration, cultural identity, and resilience as Hà navigates language barriers, bullying, and the challenge of adapting to American culture while maintaining her Vietnamese heritage. The narrative sensitively portrays the refugee experience and the universal struggle of finding belonging in a new place while honoring one's roots.