Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

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A New York Times Bestseller and聽#1 Indie Bestseller 路 A Bank Street Best Children鈥縮 Book of the Year 路 A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 路 Included in NPR鈥縮 2021 Books We Love List 路 Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot 路 Golden Poppy Book Award Winner 路 Featured in Chicago Public Library鈥縮 Best Books of 2021 路 2021 Nerdy Award Winner 路 A Kirkus Children's Best Book of 2021This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of聽Hair Love聽by Matthew A. Cherry, 聽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鈥縮, 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鈥縮 roots is breathtaking.鈥?聽鈥縆irkus聽(starred review)鈥淎 young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness.鈥?聽鈥縎chool Library Journal聽(starred review)鈥淎 lyrical celebration of her eyes, their shape, spirit, and legacy.鈥?聽聽鈥緽ooklist (starred review)鈥淎 poignant testament to familial love and legacy.鈥? 鈥縋ublishers WeeklyPlus don't miss the beautiful companion book from the same team: Eyes That Speak to the Stars.