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  • Interview with Jennifer Maruno, author of Chidori, illustrated by Miki Sato banner. Background image from cover of illustrated colourful blue and white patterns in rippling surface of the sea with birds flying past in the textured sky. Full cover to centre left of banner with same illustration and young person to left reaching out to draw these birds above, and title text overlaid. Solid blue section to centre right of banner with text and Open Book logo overlaid.
    Interview with Jennifer Maruno, author of Chidori, illustrated by Miki Sato banner. Background image from cover of illustrated colourful blue and white patterns in rippling surface of the sea with birds flying past in the textured sky. Full cover to centre left of banner with same illustration and young person to left reaching out to draw these birds above, and title text overlaid. Solid blue section to centre right of banner with text and Open Book logo overlaid.
    May 05, 2025

    Chidori Tells the Story of a Young Person's Resilience in the Face of a Devastating Tsunami

    Trying to honestly explore serious topics with young readers can be a challenge, so it is no surprise the Jennifer Maruno leans on her experience as a teacher to broach certain subjects with the respect ...

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