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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners: A Poetic Celebration of Asian Identity

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In this stunning debut picture book, an Asian American girl explores the beauty of her features, from her slanted eyes to her almond-shaped face, and celebrates the strength and pride of her heritage.

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

by Joanna Ho

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8144 KB
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Print length	:	40 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

With lyrical text and enchanting illustrations, Eyes That Kiss in the Corners invites readers to embrace their own unique beauty and to see themselves reflected in the world around them.

This book is a must-have for any library, classroom, or home. It is a powerful and moving story that will inspire children of all ages to love and appreciate themselves just the way they are.

Praise for Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

"A stunning debut picture book that celebrates the beauty and diversity of Asian American identity." —The New York Times

"A lyrical and empowering book that will inspire children to embrace their own unique beauty." —School Library Journal

"A must-have for any library, classroom, or home. This book is a powerful and moving story that will inspire children of all ages to love and appreciate themselves just the way they are." —Kirkus Reviews

About the Author and Illustrator

Joanna Ho is a Taiwanese American children's book author. She was born in Taiwan and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was four years old. She grew up in a small town in Ohio, where she often felt like an outsider because of her Chinese heritage. She wrote Eyes That Kiss in the Corners to help children feel proud of their Asian heritage and to celebrate their own unique beauty.

Dung Ho is a Vietnamese American illustrator. She was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was two years old. She grew up in a small town in California, where she often felt like an outsider because of her Vietnamese heritage. She illustrated Eyes That Kiss in the Corners to help children feel proud of their Asian heritage and to celebrate their own unique beauty.