Other editions of book A Suitcase of Seaweed and Other Poems

A Suitcase of Seaweed is a collection of poems for teens. Poet Janet Wong was inspired by her Chinese and Korean heritage and her American childhood in writing these poems about race, identity, and the wide variety of emotions that a young adult feels. A New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age and a NCSS Notable Trade Book.

Reflecting a pride of her Chinese, Korean, and American backgrounds, this collection of poetry confronts and discusses the issue of prejudice and presents the differences among various cultures in a positive light.

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