Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

Name: Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Joanna Ho
ISBN: 9781662256127

Author: Joanna Ho

Narrator: Natalie Naudus Bradner

Unabridged: 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Spotify Audiobooks

Published: 01/05/2021

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

This lyrical and stunning book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the of spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry.
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 book will resonate with listeners of all ages and is a celebration of diversity.
"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 poignant testament to familial love and legacy.” - Publishers Weekly

About Joanna Ho

Joanna Ho is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners; Eyes That Speak to the Stars; Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders; Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma; One Day; Say My Name; and The Silence that Binds Us, which received the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, Young Adult Honor. She has been an English teacher, a dean, a vice principal, and a professional development mastermind. Her passion for equity in books and education is matched only by her love of homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids. Visit her at joannahowrites.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by destiny ♡ on May 16, 2022

I don't usually log the children's books I read anymore — especially since having a 5-year-old means I would be logging a lot of them, and I don't have much of a commentary to offer on the majority of them — but we picked this one from the library's ebook selection after I saw it in the Goodreads Ch......more

Goodreads review by Dave on December 02, 2021

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl. Big eyes, long lashes. Not me. I have eyes that kiss on the corners and glow like warm tea." Celebrating a girl and her sister and mother and grandmother and cultural and ethnic prid......more

Goodreads review by cossette on January 19, 2021

did not expect to sob over this book, but "my eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea are a revolution. they are mama and amah and mei-mei. they are me. and they are beautiful." made me bawl for a good ten minutes.......more

Goodreads review by Jasmine on August 03, 2021

Loved the beautiful illustrations!......more

Goodreads review by Lisa (Remarkablylisa) on February 13, 2021

THE ARTWORK IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL and the story will help so many asian children overcome their differences in appearances and have self-love......more