![]() ![]() “A poignant testament to familial love and legacy. “A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness.” -School Library Journal (starred review) Author Joanna Ho stops by to read her bestselling picture book Eyes That Kiss In The Corner. This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots is breathtaking.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Parents need to know that The Silence that Binds Us by Joanna Ho ( Eyes That Kiss in the Corners ), is a young adult novel about a Taiwanese American family rocked by tragedy. ![]() ![]() “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 powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages. 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.ĭrawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes and is a celebration of diversity.Ī young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. ![]()
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