The Truth About Dragons
Author: Julie Leung
Published: August 15, 2023
Publisher: Henry Holt
An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity. Experiences the celebration of Eastern and Western mythologies and the ways they could coexist and enrich each other in this warm celebration of mixed cultural identity.
Brought to life with lavish and ornate illustrations, The Truth About Dragons follows a young child on a journey guided by his mother's bedtime storytelling. He quests into two very different forests, as his two grandmothers help him discover two different, but equally enchanting, truths about dragons.
AWARDS
A Caldecott Honor Winner 2024
Winner of the Asian-Pacific American Award for Literature 2024
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2023
ALSC Notable Children's Book list 2024
New England Book Awards Finalist, Children’s Category 2023
PRESS/INTERVIEW
PRAISE
★ "The remarkable wording infused into spreads of dynamic colors makes this enchanting story a true gift in the world of children’s literature...A must-have book to place on every library shelf where literary pathways will open up young children’s minds as they discover their own hidden truths" ― School Library Journal, starred
"The pages are richly detailed, framed with decorative borders.…[and presents] a much-needed celebration of intergenerational storytelling and biracial identity…. A beautiful adventure about embracing both sides of one’s heritage." ― Kirkus Reviews
“A beautifully illustrated celebration of biracial identity.” ― Booklist
