Homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids make Joanna's eyes crinkle into crescent moons. She is currently the vice principal of a high school in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been an English teacher, a dean, and a teacher professional development mastermind. Joanna Ho is passionate about equity in books and education. 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. "A poignant testament to familial love and legacy."- Publishers WeeklyĪ young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. "A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness." - School Library Journal (starred review)
This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one's roots is breathtaking." - Kirkus (starred review)
Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity. This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. It does not store any personal data.South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (USD $) The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly.
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