Weeping Under This Same Moon

by Laiz, Jana

• ISBN13: 9780981491004
• ISBN10: 0981491006
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-10
• Publisher: Crow Flies Press

Summary

Weeping Under This Same Moon is based on the true story of two young women from different cultures whose paths intertwine with profound results. Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Book Of The Year Award in the Young Adult category, Weeping Under This Same Moon tells the moving story of Mei, a Vietnamese refugee who is the first in her family to escape during the exodus of thousands of Vietnamese "Boat People." Hannah is the angry American high school student who learns of the plight of the refugees and is moved to action. Weeping Under This Same Moon is a testament to the power of love and the spirit of volunteerism; affirming that doing for others does so much for one's self.

Author Biography

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.