to sticking the feathers back onto a mythical bird

and a poet

with illustrations from acclaimed collage artist Clare Youngs

It’s a good plan

Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people

The Rock in My Throat Mo Willems to sticking the feathers backAt first, no one noticed when I stopped talking at school. In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee navigating life at home and at school. Having seen the poor treatment her parents received when making their best efforts at speaking English, she no longer speaks at school. Kalia feels as though a rock has become lodged in her throat, and it grows heavier each day. Although the narrative is somber, it