My Cambodian Family

Experience the beauty of Cambodia by walking a day in the life of a local family, including Apsara dancing and the cultural landmarks of Phnom Penh! Thavy and Sophea are twins growing up in Cambodia. The pair do everything together-and with their beautiful family. The two are Apsara dancers, practicing the traditional Cambodian folklore dance to preserve their connection with their nation and its history. Proud of their culture, they now share their story with you, so you can fall in love with their heritage as much as they have! Their city, Phnom Penh features breathtaking sights, including cultural landmarks, monuments, and beautiful people, walk with them on a day in the life as they show you beautiful scenes in the place they call home. A genuine story that is dear to its creator's heart, My Cambodian Family is penned by Sila Chey and Honor Duong. Their real-life family has straddled American and Cambodian cultural identities, and the work they have done to connect back to their heritage is the inspiration for this book. Sila's parents came from Cambodia during a troubled time in the nation's history. Although Cambodia became a place of struggle for many, its culture has remained ever vibrant-full of strength and beauty. Sila and Honor hope for American audiences-especially the descendants of Cambodian immigrants and their friends-to connect with Cambodian history through this wonderful book. Readers will enjoy learning about life in Cambodia and getting to experience all it has to offer in a fun, immersive way. This book is perfect for elementary school ELA classes, community culture programs, and families who are ready to explore a beautiful culture together.