The Moon Lantern

A lyrical and inclusive picture book about the struggles and joys of cultural and family customs, and having the courage and creativity to make them your own.

Tết Trung Thu, or the Moon Festival, is one of the most popular holidays in Việt Nam. To continue the traditions of this special holiday in America, Huy and his family celebrate with mooncakes, lion dances, and homemade lanterns. This year, Huy wants to enter the lantern-making contest, but instead of crafting a lantern in the traditional star shape, Huy plans to honor the moon. Together with his Ba, Huy creates a special lantern showing that a new twist can help old traditions shine even more brightly.