{"product_id":"the-together-tree-9781534462960","title":"The Together Tree","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Are Welcome \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eBe Kind\u003c\/i\u003e in this poignant and accessible picture book about the power every bystander--no matter how small--has to extend kindness and stand up in the face of intolerance.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt his new school, quiet Rumi feels small and unwelcome, and a few kids bully him for being different and wearing bright shoes. He finds refuge beneath the old willow tree by the playground and builds his own world of hope and dreams of belonging. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne day, when Rumi is made a target again, one of his classmates bravely steps in to defend him. It's in that moment of solidarity Rumi's class finally realizes that under the shade of the willow tree, all are welcome, and they create a space they can all play in--together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAisha Saeed is the author of \u003ci\u003eWritten in the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, which was listed as a Best Book of 2015 by Bank Street Books, a 2016 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and named one of the Top Ten Books All Young Georgians Should Read in 2016. She is also the author of the middle grade novel \u003ci\u003eAmal Unbound\u003c\/i\u003e, which has received starred reviews from \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e and is a Global Read Aloud for 2018. Her other picture books include \u003ci\u003eBilal Cooks Daal\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Together Tree\u003c\/i\u003e. Aisha is a founding member of the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books. She has been featured on MTV, \u003ci\u003eHuffPost\u003c\/i\u003e, NBC, and the BBC, and her writings have appeared in publications including the journal \u003ci\u003eALAN\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eOrlando Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeUyen Pham has illustrated more than fifty books, including board books, picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Her work has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles Bronze Medal in the Children's Book category, and Best Books of the Year lists in publications such as \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eReviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMagazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eComic Book Resource\u003c\/i\u003es. She is also a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller for \u003ci\u003eGrace for President\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Kelly DiPucchio; \u003ci\u003eFreckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Julianne Moore; and \u003ci\u003ePrincess in Black\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Shannon and Dean Hale. Born in Vietnam, LeUyen came to the United States at the end of the Vietnam War when she was only two. She studied illustration at The Art Center College of Design, and for a short period of time worked at DreamWorks Animation as a layout artist before turning to illustration full time. She lives with her husband (who is also an artist) and two sons in Los Angeles. Visit her online at LeUyenPham.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Salaam Reads \/ Simon \u0026 Schuster Books for You","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50593720140050,"sku":"9781534462960","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_399c46c4-533c-4346-b3c0-43456710cd99.jpg?v=1732120955","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-together-tree-9781534462960","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}