Ren's Pencil

“𝘙𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭” is a simple story on immigration and belonging, making new friends and a new place your home. Ren immigrates to the west with her family and as a parting gift, her Popo gives her a pencil, a magic pencil for Ren to create her own magic!

But this is where the magic in the story begins! Bo Lu cleverly meshes in fantasy into the story, making it stand out from other immigration stories. Her art work adds on to the realms of the imagined world and will take you to the magical lands of princesses and fairies!

“𝘙𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭” will be a great mentor text for the fantasy unit in your curriculum. Book releases on 3 February 2026.

Thank you Abrams Books for the digital review copy! All opinions expressed are 100% mine and uninfluenced!