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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.

Plot

12-year-old Lily and her family move in with her ailing grandmother. Suddenly, a mythical tiger from Korean folklore appears. This encounter leads Lily to discover a hidden family secret: her grandmother once took something from the tigers. Now, the tigers are demanding its return in exchange for her grandmother's health. This difficult choice leaves Lily paralyzed with indecision. However, she soon realizes that deals with mystical creatures are rarely straightforward. With the support of her sister and a new friend, Ricky, Lily must overcome her fears and find the strength to confront the tiger and resolve the situation.

2020 children's book by Tae Keller



Author	Tae Keller
Language	English
Publisher	Random House
Publication date	January 28, 2020
Publication place	United States
Pages	304
Awards	Newbery Medal (2021)
ISBN	978-1-5247-1570-0

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.

References

^ "When You Trap a Tiger". Kirkus Reviews. September 29, 2019. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
^ Harris, Elizabeth A. (January 25, 2021). "Tae Keller Wins Newbery Medal for 'When You Trap a Tiger'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
^ Yorio, Kara (January 25, 2021). "Children's Publishing World Reacts to Michaela Goade's History-Making Caldecott Medal, Rest of the YMA Winners". School Library Journal. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
"When You Trap a Tiger, by Tae Keller". Booklist Online.
"When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
Tae, Keller. "When You Trap a Tiger". School Library Journal. Retrieved April 21, 2023.

Awards
Preceded byNew Kid	Newbery Medal recipient 2021	Succeeded byThe Last Cuentista

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