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.
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.
