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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Written by Joanna Ho
Illustrated by Dung Ho
New York: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublisher, 2021. Picture Book.

A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister. --Editor

Playing at the Border
Written by Joanna Ho
Illustrated by Teresa Martinez
New York: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublisher, 2021. Biography. 

This book tells an inspiring story of Yo-Yo Ma, who challenges conventions, expectations, and beliefs in order to build bridges to unite communities, people, and cultures. --Publisher

Eyes that Weave the World's Wonders
Written by Joanna Ho
Illustrated by Liz Kleinrock
New York: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublisher, 2024. Picture Book.

A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes and finds familial connection and meaning through them, even though they look different from her parents'. Her family bond is deep and their connection is filled with love. She wonders about her birth mom and comes to appreciate both her birth culture and her adopted family's culture, for even though they may seem very different, they are both a part of her, and that is what makes her beautiful. She learns to appreciate the differences in her family and celebrate them. --Publisher

The Silence That Binds Us
By Joanna Ho
New York: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublisher, 2022. Young Adult Fiction. 437 pages.

 

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. --Editor

We Who Produce Pearls
Written by Joanna Ho
Illustrated by Amanda Phingbhodipakkiya
New York: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2024. Picture Book.

An anthem for Asian America that celebrates the richness and diversity within the Asian American identity and serves as a reminder of our self worth, our legacy and most of all, our destiny. --Publisher

Eyes that Speak to the Stars
Written by Joanna Ho
Illustrated by Dung Ho
New York: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublisher, 2022. Picture Book.

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 own power and strength from within. --Editor

On the Tip of a Wave
Written by Joanna Ho
Illustrated by Catia Chien
New York: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2023. Biography.

This is the story behind Ai Weiwei's Lifejackets exhibit at Konzerthaus Berlin. As conditions for refugees got worse, Ai Weiwei was inspired by the discarded lifejackets on the shores of Lesbos to create a bold installation that would grab the attention of the world. --Publisher

Say My Name
Written by Joanna Ho
Illustrated by Khoa Le
New York: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublisher, 2023. Picture Book.

Six people from different corners of the world celebrate the history, culture, and beauty behind their names. --Editor

One Day
Written by Joanna Ho
Illustrated by Faith Pray
New York: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublisher, 2023. Picture Book.

In this heartfelt mother's ode to her baby boy, she shares her hopes and dreams for him as she envisions him exploring the world and blazing his own trail. --Editor