One Day, illustrated by Faith Pray (Picture Book, Winter 2023) - a tender ode from mother to son that weaves in nuanced themes of anti-toxic masculinity that will empower both readers and listeners to be more fully themselves.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.

May attempts to challenge the racism and ugly stereotypes through her writing, only to realize that she still has much to learn and that the consequences of speaking truth to power run much deeper than she could have foreseen. 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. The Silence That Binds Us (YA, Summer 2022) - After her popular older brother’s death by suicide, racist accusations are hurled against 16-year-old May, her Chinese American parents, and other Asian families for putting too much “pressure” on their kids.Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma, illustrated by Teresa Martinez (Picture Book, Fall 2021) – a timely and timeless story that honors immigrants and inspires action, recounting Ma’s performance of Bach’s cello suites at the border between Texas and Mexico in 2019.Homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids make Joanna’s eyes crinkle into crescent moons. An empowering tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots. She is currently the vice principal of a high school in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this powerful and lyrical picture book, a young girl learns to love and celebrate her appearance. She has been an English teacher, a dean, and a teacher professional development mastermind. In this circular tale, the unnamed narrator observes that some peers have eyes like sapphire lagoons / with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns, but her eyes are different. 5, 2021 A young Chinese American girl sees more than the shape of her eyes. Joanna Ho is passionate about equity in books and education. EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS by Joanna Ho illustrated by Dung Ho RELEASE DATE: Jan.

Eyes that kiss corners