Books like Mama's nightingale by Edwidge Danticat
When Saya’s mother is sent to jail for immigration violations, she slides a cassette tape—filled with a song and a bedtime story—to her daughter in the hope of keeping their connection alive. Listening, Saya is moved to write her own story, one that could help her mother escape detention and reestablish their family. Themes of mother‑daughter bonds, immigration struggles, and the power of storytelling shine through as the two navigate hope and separation.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Edwidge Danticat
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