Weeping Under This Same Moon Lib/E
The true story of two teenage girls from different cultures whose paths intertwine, dramatically altering the course of their lives
Mei is an artist whose life has been disrupted by the Vietnam War. Her anguished parents send her away on a perilous escape during the exodus of thousands of Vietnamese refugees known as Boat People. In Mei's words we learn of the dangers she faces caring for her two younger siblings on a sea journey fraught with hunger, thirst, and deprivation, leaving behind everything she loves to find refuge for her family.
Hannah is an angry, outcast seventeen-year-old American high school student. When she learns of the plight of the Boat People, she is moved to action. In this testament to the power of love and the spirit of volunteerism, Mei and Hannah come together in celebration of culture and language, food and friendship, and the ultimate rescue of both young women from their own despair.
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Jana Laiz is the author of the triple award-winning novel, Weeping Under This Same Moon, Moonbeam Silver Medal Winner, The Twelfth Stone, Elephants of the Tsunami, the co-author of "A Free Woman On God's Earth, The True Story of Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman, The Slave Who Won Her Freedom" soon to be a feature film, Thomas & Autumn, Simon Says Tails Told By The Red Lion Inn Ambassador and Billy Budd in the Breadbox, The Story of Herman Melville & Eleanor. A former refugee resettlement counselor and ESL teacher, Jana believes that honoring diversity can change the world. She is passionate about our beautiful planet and endeavors to make a difference in the world through her writing. She is the very first Writer-In-Residence at Herman Melville's beloved Arrowhead. Her new book, Blanket of Stars will be out summer 2019. She lives in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts.
Caroline Huang McLaughlin began her career working in broadcasting and recording audiobooks for people with reading disabilities.
Zoe Laiz recently graduated from the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City. She has performed with Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts on their main stage as well as in their touring productions. This is Zoe's debut audiobook narration.
A stunning achievement, a moving, heartwarming, inspiring book. I recommend it enthusiastically to readers of all ages.
-- "George Rupp, President, The International Rescue Committee"
