Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Joanna Ho

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · January 5, 2021

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Who it’s for
A lyrical picture book turns family resemblance into a tender path toward self-love.
Themes
Self-acceptance, Cultural identity, Family love and legacy
Pacing
Reflective

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About this book

A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List · Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot · Golden Poppy Book Award Winner · Featured in Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2021 · 2021 Nerdy Award Winner · A Kirkus Children's Best Book of 2021 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. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity.

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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. "This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots is breathtaking.” —Kirkus (starred review) “A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “A lyrical celebration of her eyes, their shape, spirit, and legacy.” —Booklist (starred review) “A poignant testament to familial love and legacy.” —Publishers Weekly Plus don't miss the beautiful companion book from the same team: Eyes That Speak to the Stars.

Beauty in Detail

A lyrical picture book turns family resemblance into a tender path toward self-love.

Come here for

  • Asian-shaped eyes seen through family, memory, and inherited beauty
  • Poetic reflections on self-acceptance and cultural roots

Expect

  • Warm, lyrical language with a close family-centered perspective
  • A child’s movement from comparison toward self-love

Where it sits

US: Asian American Stories76%
Self-Esteem & Resilience71%
Diversity & Multicultural43%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Art & Architecture
  • US: Asian American Stories
  • Asian Myths & Legends
  • Family Stories
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  • Stories Set in Asia
  • Stories Set in the Middle East
  • Friendship
  • Self-Esteem & Resilience
Authors
Joanna Ho
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
January 5, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Self-acceptance · Cultural identity · Family love and legacy
Reading lane
Art & Architecture