From Paris to Bangkok: a Thai-inspired retelling of Les Misérables
Christina Soontornvat’s Newbery Honor-winning children’s novel, A Wish in the Dark, is a Les Misérables adaptation set in a magical Thai-inspired world. Christina will discuss the inspiration for the book, how she decided when to be faithful to the original, and how Hugo’s powerful themes of compassion and forgiveness resonate across age ranges and cultures.
Learn more about Christina’s work at soontornvat.com.
Format: short presentation followed by audience Q&A.
This event will be recorded and will available following the con for two weeks from when it is first uploaded.
From Paris to Bangkok: a Thai-inspired retelling of Les Misérables
Speaker
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Christina Soontornvat