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A grieving teen fights Asian hate by finding her voice in this complex, timely story. --Kirkus (starred review) With a layered, sensitive voice, Hos 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, Hos story of inclusion, diversity, and social action rings true. Maybelline is a multifaceted narrator whose drive to right wrongs and stand up to injustice deserves applause. Ho illuminates both activism and mental health in marginalized communities, showing that even a bright, young achiever can experience depression without anyone knowing.--Booklist A powerful, hopeful YA debut. Mays journey through personal and familial grief is poignant and questions of power and privilege are explored with nuance that will spark conversation among teen readers. --School Library Journal This sensitive novel does an impressive balancing act, examining mental illness and its stigma among Asian Americans while weaving in themes of racism and grief. The overarching messages--listening with empathy, and seeking help--ring loud and clear. --Horn Book Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, has written an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth to power. Maybelline Chen isnt the Chinese Taiwanese American daughter her mother expects her to be. May prefers hoodies over dresses and wants to become a writer. When asked, her mom cant come up with one specific reason for why shes proud of her only daughter. Mays beloved brother, Danny, on the other hand, has just been admitted to Princeton. But Danny secretly struggles with depression, and when he dies by suicide, Mays world is shattered. In the aftermath, racist accusations are hurled against Mays parents for putting too much pressure on him. Mays father tells her to keep her head down. Instead, May challenges these ugly stereotypes through her writing. Yet the consequences of speaking out run much deeper than anyone could foresee. Who gets to tell our stories, and who gets silenced? Its up to May to take back the narrative. Joanna Ho masterfully explores timely themes of mental health, racism, and classism. A Bank Street Books Best Childrens Book of the Year for ages 14 and older in Family/School/Community and noted for outstanding merit (2023) An ornately carved window into the core of shared humanity. Read a
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