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Growing up in a tight‑knit Filipino household in California, Lou longs for a quiet place of her own. When she learns she inherited a parcel of land from her father, she seizes the chance to build a tiny house that represents independence and self‑discovery. As she tackles the practical obstacles of construction, budgeting, and neighborhood approval, Lou must also navigate family expectations and cultural traditions, learning that home is as much about relationships as it is about walls.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Mae Respicio
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