‘My Grandfather’s Song’, written and illustrated by Vietnamese duo, Quang & Lien, is a stunning picture book about a family’s connection to their land, their home, and each other.
Long ago, Grandfather came to a new land. Fish swam in the water, birds chirped in the sky, monkeys played in the trees. And in this wilderness, with his own two hands, Grandfather built a house.
It wasn’t easy. But the land gave him what he needed. And it became his home. Decades later, his grandson will have all he needs: a head full of memories, two capable hands, and the heart to appreciate family, nature, and home. Published by Penguin Random House, this picture book creates a warm symphony of conservation and the sacred bond between grandparent and child.
A stunning picture book from HarperCollins illustrated by Quang & Lien, showcasing the love between grandparents and grandchildren, the challenges of memory loss, and the joy that sweet reminders of a faraway home can bring.
Striking and vivid illustrations bring this tender story of a loving, intergenerational Vietnamese family to life. Available this April.
Illustrated by Quang & Lien, ‘Where Is the Buddha?’ is a new story for children from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh: a young boy named Minh goes on a journey to find the Buddha, only to discover the Buddha is in each one of us.
This charming tale of discovery, beginning in India with the story of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha, and then on to Vietnam with Minh and his quest is available from Plum Blossom now.
Quang & Lien were delighted to illustrate Vietnamese heroines, ‘The Trưng sisters’, who led the rebellion against the first Chinese domination of Vietnam.
Part of ‘The Book of Sisters: Biographies of Incredible Siblings Through History’ available February 2022 from Neon Squid.
Based in Saigon, Vũ is a talented Vietnamese artist who creates the most dreamy picture book illustrations. Thanks to its timeless charm, Vu’s work has also attracted the attention of brands, featuring in striking advertising campaigns.
Here at Good HQ, we instantly fell in love with the warm & positive energy conveyed in his portfolio.
‘Girl Giant and the Monkey King’ illustrated by Quang & Lien is a fantastic tale packed with magic, adventure, and middle-school woes.
The story focuses on Thom Ngo, a 12-year-old Vietnamese girl who is in high school in America. She sets out on a journey through Vietnamese folklore and mythology while simultaneously juggling school life and her relationship with her mother.
Containing themes of racism, belonging, identity, and inter-generational differences, this captivating fantasy tale is available from Roaring Brook Press / Macmillan from November.
You can almost hear the thumps of the Chinook rotors in Levente Szabo‘s atmospheric cover illustration for ‘Red Flags’. Also shown here is an alternative colour palette version of the cover.
This fascinating new espionage thriller set during the Vietnam War is seen through the eyes of a wry army cop. Available Feb 2021 from Soho Crime.
