Ha is reluctant to leave her simple life and fellow Vietnamese friends at the refugee camp in the Philippines, but as she prepares to depart, Ha must find a way to hold on to the memories and lessons from camp while embracing a new beginning in America.

Hà Dinh wanted to be an author from the moment she first held a book in her hands. She is the wife of her high school sweetheart, a mother of two, the founder of the Happy Days in First Grade teaching blog, and an elementary school teacher. Hà seeks to inspire kids to share their own stories and make a positive impact in the world.
Born and raised in Vietnam, Bao Luu currently lives in the United States where, as a professional artist, he loves playing with color and texture in his illustrations. The inspiration for different elements in his unique artwork comes from observing everything in life.