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| Author | Chanel Miller |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Philomel Books |
Publication date | 2024 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 160 |
| ISBN | 978-0593624524 |
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All is a 2024 children's book by Chanel Miller, published by Philomel Books. It is middle grade literature. [1]
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Miller, for a long period in her life, had expressed an interest in writing a children's book. The book was published on April 23, 2024. The illustration is black and white. [2]
The main character is a Chinese American, [3] the 9-year-old daughter of laundromat owners; she finds and distributes socks to people looking for them. [1] Vietnamese American girl Iris Lam, Magnolia's friend, helps her. [4] The work is set in New York City. [5] Miller used her time in New York City as inspiration. [6]
Publishers Weekly stated that the book is "endearing". [3] Kirkus Reviews ranked it as one of its "Best Books Of 2024", had a verdict of "GET IT" (obtain the book), and stated that the work is "deeply heartfelt" along with it being humorous and "charming". [4]
In 2025, the book was awarded a Newbery Honor. [7]
