The White Elephant
by Mayyu Ali
Ages 6–109 min readNever Give UpFree to read
A young Rohingya boy learns from his grandfather that the white elephant is a symbol of peace and unity. When his people are violently exiled from their homeland of Myanmar, the boy must find a way to bring back cultural harmony. And save the white elephant. This story is part of The Asia Foundation's Gom Acho Collection.
A tender, poetic story passed from grandfather to grandchild about home, belonging, and how the tales we carry keep us whole even when we have to leave.
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