1001 Cranes
When twelve-year-old Angela Kato arrives in L.A., the last thing she wants to do is spend the entire summer with her grandparents. But in the Kato family, one is never permitted to complain. Grandma Michi and Aunt Janet put Angela to work in their flower shop, folding origami and creating 1001-crane displays for newlyweds. At first, Angela learns the trade begrudgingly. But when her folding skills improve and her relationships with family and friends grow, Angela is able to cope with her troubles, especially her parents’ impending divorce.
Culture/Community: Japanese / Japanese American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Bicultural Kids, Art, Music, Dance, and Drama
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Art & Photography, Summer Stories, Bicultural Kids, Coming of Age, Journeys
Genre: Fiction
Format: Novel
Audiobook: Yes
Age Level: 9-12, Middle Grade
Book Series: Family and Friends: Asian Pacific Amercian Heritage (Middle Grades), Summer Stories: Asian Pacific American Heritage, Art, Music, Dance, and Drama: Asian Pacific American Heritage
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