When You Trap a Tiger

When You Trap a Tiger is a 2020 children's book by Tae Keller. The novel tells the story of a biracial girl, Lily, who learns about her heritage when her family moves in with Lily's Korean grandmother. The book was well received and won the 2021 Newbery Medal as well as the 2021 Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature.

Reception

Critical reception

When You Trap a Tiger was on The New York Times Best Seller list and received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal.

Awards

The book won the 2021 Newbery Medal, and the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature.

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