Description
On the eastern plains of Taiwan, a young girl and her mother pick wild greens before a rainstorm drenches them and their garden. When she goes to pull at the roots of a spiky, stalky weed, she learns that the plant is not what it seems. A lyrical story that shows young readers how to appreciate the bounty of nature and the beauty of identity.
Chinese and Pinyin translations are included in pages and backmatter features additional information on the indigenous Amis people of Taiwan. An Own Voices, Own Stories award winner and Junior Library Guild Selection
Prizes
- Notable Books for a Global Society AwardWinner 2025
- Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book AwardLong-listed 2025
Review Quotes
Erica Lee Schlaikjer’s Wild Greens, Beautiful Girl (9781534113152, $18.99) will reach ages 4-8 with a gentle story of a girl’s recognition of an ugly plant’s medicinal and culinary usefulness.
— Midwest Book Reviews
