![]() Illustrated with graceful restraint, this book is a stirring vignette of a life lived against the grain. But for older readers drawn to unusual narrative formats, this book could work wonders with its nuanced, hopeful depiction of individuality. "As Tan's books often do, this seems to defy categorization - its themes, admittedly, are perhaps too mature for the standard picture-book crowd. Those who take a shallow dip may end up feeling unsettled and bewildered." - School Library Journal ![]() ![]() "Tan fans and others willing to take a deep dive into the many layers of this fascinating book will find much to appreciate. Cicada by Shaun Tan - Read Aloud DC Library 447 subscribers Subscribe Share Save 31K views 3 years ago Cicada by Shaun Tan Book Week book 2019 Read by staff from North Lakes State College. "Cicada's narration suggests, coincidentally or not, that of an Asian immigrant, and Tan's story could be regarded as one that holds out the hope of liberation for every mistreated foreign laborer." - Publishers Weekly ![]() Simultaneously sobering and uplifting, it will lead thoughtful readers to contemplate othering in their own lives. ![]()
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