The Jade Bracelet
The Jade Bracelet by Hà Dinh is a children’s book published by Random House on April 15, 2025. This 40-page edition explores the experiences of Tien, a newly arrived immigrant who feels embarrassed by her plain jade bracelet, a symbol of her Vietnamese heritage, while her classmates flaunt their shiny new accessories. The narrative delves into Tien’s struggle between her cultural identity and her desire to fit in at school.
Readers will find a story that highlights themes of family life, friendship, and the challenges of growing up in a multicultural environment. As Tien navigates her feelings of embarrassment and ultimately embraces her heritage, the book encourages young readers to honor their own family traditions. This engaging tale not only reflects the author’s personal experiences but also serves as a reminder of the importance of cultural pride and self-acceptance.
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When the girls at school show off their shiny new bracelets, newly arrived immigrant Tien is embarrassed by the plain jade bracelet she wears as a symbol of her Vietnamese heritage.
Although Tien loves the Vietnamese traditions her family celebrates, more than anything she wants to fit in at school and be just like her classmates. So, when all the girls start wearing brand-new sparkly bracelets, Tien tries to hide the simple jade bangle her mother gave her in memory of her grandmother. Now her bracelet looks like an old green thing and an embarrassed Tien runs home crying, flinging it on the floor. Her sympathetic mama understands and takes Tien to the shop to buy the popular bracelet. But at the last minute, Tien remembers her grandmother’s love and decides to wear her jade bracelet proudly.
The Jade Bracelet is based on the author’s own experience of being the new kid at school and wanting to blend in. Now an elementary teacher, Hà Dinh encourages her immigrant students to share and honor their family’s traditions.
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