{"product_id":"a-lotus-for-you-isbn-9781952692284","title":"A Lotus for You","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first-ever young readers' biography of visionary peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, illustrating his remarkable life and inspirational teachings—released to celebrate what would be his 100th birthday\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThich Nhat Hanh, the revered leader nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and hailed \"the father of mindfulness\" by \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, lived a fascinating life. Born in Vietnam in 1926 under French colonialism, he became a Buddhist monk when he was 16 years old. His 95-year path of transformation spanned continents and included war, exile, and the mission to teach peace through the understanding that we are all interconnected, and that peace in the world starts with peace in oneself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the pages of this book, learn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy it's worthwhile to savor a sweet treat,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe secret strength you carry everywhere you go (hint: it takes place 20-30 times per minute!), and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow horrible challenges can make you a kinder, wiser person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoving storytelling from award-winning author Minh Lê (\u003ci\u003eDrawn Together\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLet Me Finish\u003c\/i\u003e) and warm watercolors from award-winning illustrator Cátia Chien (\u003ci\u003eFireworks\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Bear and the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e) will captivate children and parents alike along this journey through the years with this humble Zen monk.\u003cbr\u003eReleased in honor of Thich Nhat Hanh's 100th birthday, this book is both a tribute and a timeless introduction to a teacher whose life continues to inspire generations.\u003cb\u003eMinh Lê \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of the picture books \u003ci\u003eLift \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDrawn Together\u003c\/i\u003e (winner of the 2019 Asian\/Pacific American Award for Literature), illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, \u003ci\u003eLet Me Finish!\u003c\/i\u003e (named an NPR Best Book of 2016), illustrated by Isabel Roxas, and \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Seat,\u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Gus Gordon (all published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers). He also wrote \u003ci\u003eGreen Lantern: Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e, a middle grade graphic novel (illustrated by Andie Tong) for DC Comics. In addition to writing books, Lê has written for a variety of publications, including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHuffPost\u003c\/i\u003e. Except for spending time with his wife and children at their home in San Diego, Lê's favorite place to be is in the middle of a good book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCátia Chien\u003c\/b\u003e is the 2026 RANDOLPH CALDECOTT MEDAL winner, New York Times\/New York Public Library Best Illustrated and Gold Medal winner at the Society of Illustrators for Original Art for FIREWORKS. She is also the gold Medal winner at the Society of Illustrators for Original Art for THE BEAR AND THE MOON.  A 3x Golden Kite Award for picture book illustration winner, for \u003ci\u003eThe Longest Letsgoboy\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e The Bear and the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Boy and a Jaguar, \u003c\/i\u003ean ALA Notable Book and recipient of the Schneider Family Book Award.  She was a co-editor and a contributor on the ground breaking series \u003ci\u003eFlight comics anthology\u003c\/i\u003e. Her art has been shown in galleries worldwide including the Beijing National Gallery and the Bologna Children's Book Fair exhibition. She is also the founder of A THOUSAND WORLDS - a curated picture book directory celebrating BIPOC creators. She lives in the bay area with her family.","brand":"Plum Blossom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232890400997,"sku":"NP9781952692284","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781952692284.jpg?v=1767720619","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/a-lotus-for-you-isbn-9781952692284","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}