Butterfly Yellow

Firefly & Fern Summary

Butterfly Yellow follows a young Vietnamese girl navigating the complexities of displacement, family bonds, and belonging as she grapples with her identity across cultures. Through lyrical storytelling, author Thanhha Lai explores the profound emotional journey of a refugee child learning to honor her past while building a future in a new home. This moving novel celebrates resilience, intergenerational love, and the courage it takes to find yellow—hope and light—amid darkness.