Joanna Ho
"A grieving teen fights Asian hate by finding her voice in this complex, timely story." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"With a layered, sensitive voice, Ho's weighty novel delves into themes of racism, classism, loss, and healing." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Inspired by the recent rise in hate crimes against AAPI, Ho's story of inclusion, diversity, and social action
...This lyrical and stunning book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the of spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry.
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea,
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