Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All

Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All is a 2024 children's book by Chanel Miller, published by Philomel Books. It is middle grade literature.[1]

Miller, for a long period in her life, had expressed an interest in writing a children's book. Its scheduled distribution was on April 23, 2024. The illustration is black and white.[2]

The main character is a Chinese American,[3] the 9-year-old daughter of laundromat owners; she finds and distributes socks to people looking for them.[1] Vietnamese American girl Iris Lam, Magnolia's friend, helps her.[4] The work is set in New York City.[5] Miller used her time in New York City as inspiration.[6]

Publishers Weekly stated that the book is "endearing".[3] Kirkus Reviews ranked it as one of its "Best Books Of 2024", had a verdict of "GET IT" (obtain the book), and stated that the work is "deeply heartfelt" along with it being humorous and "charming".[4]

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References

  1. ^ a b Harris, Elizabeth A. (2024-05-19). "After a Wrenching Best Seller, an Author Takes Up Her Dream Project". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  2. ^ "'Know My Name' author Chanel Miller has written a children's book, 'Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All'". Associated Press. December 6, 2023. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
  3. ^ a b "Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
  4. ^ a b "MAGNOLIA WU UNFOLDS IT ALL". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
  5. ^ Limbong, Andrew (2024-04-21). "Chanel Miller's new children's novel follows lost socks in New York City". National Public Radio. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  6. ^ "Chanel Miller's new children's book follows lost socks in New York City". NPR. May 14, 2024.
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