{"title":"Vichet Chum","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Vichet Chum, an exceptional talent in children's literature. Vichet Chum captures the imagination of young readers with engaging storytelling that resonates with both children and adults alike. His works are celebrated for their ability to blend meaningful themes with vibrant narratives, creating a captivating reading experience for every child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his popular creations is the enchanting book \u003cem\u003eKween\u003c\/em\u003e. This story delights readers with its charming characters and compelling plot, offering young minds an opportunity to explore themes of identity, friendship, and self-discovery. Chum’s writing is marked by a unique warmth and humour that makes reading his books a joyful journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for bedtime stories or afternoon adventures, Vichet Chum's books are a wonderful addition to any young reader’s collection. Explore his works today and open the door to a world where imagination knows no bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kween-by-vichet-chum-9780063223356","title":"Kween","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA searing, joyful YA debut about a queer Cambodian American teen’s journey to find her voice and step into her legacy, perfect for fans of Ibi Zoboi and Elizabeth Acevedo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoma Kear’s verses have gone viral. Trouble is, she didn’t exactly think her slam poetry video through. All she knew was that her rhymes were urgent. On fire. An expression of where she was, and that place...was a hot mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing her Ba’s deportation back to Cambodia, \u003cem\u003eeverything’s\u003c\/em\u003e changed. Her Ma is away trying to help Ba adjust to his new life, and her older sister has taken charge with a new authoritarian tone. Meanwhile, Soma’s trending video pushes her to ask if it’s time to level up. With her school’s spoken word contest looming, Soma must decide: Is she brave enough to put herself out there, to publicly reveal her fears of Ba not returning, to admit that things may never be the same?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith every line she spits, Soma searches for a way to make sense of the world around her. The answers are at the mic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom debut author Vichet Chum comes a celebration of Khmer identity, queerness, and embracing the complicated histories that shape who we are and want to be.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46690701017324,"sku":"9780063223356","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13437663482210.jpg?v=1753429163"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/vichet-chum.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}