Joanna Ho
1) Say my name
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Six people from different corners of the world celebrate the history, culture, and beauty behind their names.
Author
Publisher
HarperTeen
Pub. Date
2022
Edition
Unabridged
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
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Description
In the year following their son's death, May Chen's parents face racist accusations of putting too much pressure on their son and causing his death by suicide, and May attempts to challenge the racism and ugly stereotypes through her writing, only to realize that she still has a lot to learn and that her actions have consequences for her family as well as herself.
Author
Publisher
Spotify Audiobooks
Pub. Date
2021
Edition
Unabridged
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers but by drawing from the strength of the powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2022
Edition
Unabridged
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before--in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2024
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
"Ho now creates a beautiful book about family: what makes individuals and what connects us to one another. This book is a perfect addition to any children's shelf, whether aimed at families, adoption, multicultural stories, or topics of love and acceptance" —School and Library Journal (starred review)
From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock
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