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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
(Hardback)
By Ho, Joanna
Illustrated by Ho, Dung
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This lyrical and stunning picture 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, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages and is a celebration of diversity.
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| ISBN |
9780062915627 |
| Released NZ |
1 Jun 2021 |
| Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format |
Hardback |
| Availability |
172 In stock at supplier; delivery usually 20-30 working days due to covid19 delays
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Full details for this title
| Interest Age |
4-8 years |
| Reading Age |
4-8 years |
| Library of Congress |
Mothers and daughters, Sisters, Self-confidence, Cultural pluralism, Asian Americans |
| NBS Text |
Picture Books |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
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Awards, Reviews & Star Ratings
| Awards |
Winner of Golden Kite (Picture Book Text) 2022
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| NZ Review |
When the narrator comes to describe her own eyes and acknowledges the power they hold, she is posed against swirling patterns, figures, and swaths of breathtaking landscapes from Chinese culture. This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one's roots is breathtaking. -- <em>Kirkus Reviews </em><strong>(starred review)</strong> |
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Author's Bio
Joanna Ho is passionate about equity in books and education. She has been an English teacher, a dean, and a teacher professional development mastermind. She is currently the vice principal of a high school in the San Francisco Bay Area. Homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids make Joanna's eyes crinkle into crescent moons. Keep your eyes open for her next picture book, YO-YO MA: PLAYING AT THE BORDER (Fall 2021). Visit her at www.joannahowrites.com and @JoannaHoWrites. Dung Ho was born and raised in Hue citadel, Viet Nam where she studied Graphic Design at the Arts University. She finds inspiration in nature, the beauty of plants, flowers, and leaves. She also loves to draw interesting characters with unique personalities. Now she lives in Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam, where she's continues to learn and develop her art, something she loves doing. When she's not drawing, she loves spending time cooking (eating), watching movies and tending her plants. Visit her at www.behance.net/hanhdung or follow her on Instagram @dunghanhho.
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