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gracepizza40's review against another edition
5.0
4.75
Why does every Chinese girl have to be named "Mei" or "Mei-Mei"?
Why does every Chinese girl have to be named "Mei" or "Mei-Mei"?
zeezee31's review against another edition
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
alissa417's review against another edition
5.0
EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS written by Joanna Ho and illustrated by Dung Ho (40 pp, HarperCollins) – a 2021 publication focused on one girl’s discovery of the differences in the shape of her eyes from those of her friends. The girl notes how her eyes, and those of the women in her family, are filled with stories from the past, hope for the future, and they are all beautiful – and so is this story, which I hope your family will enjoy as well.
My eyes find mountains
that rise ahead
and look up
when others shut down.
My lashes curve like the
swords of warriors
and, through them,
I see kingdoms in the clouds.
My eyes that kiss in the corners and
glow like warm tea
are a revolution.
My eyes find mountains
that rise ahead
and look up
when others shut down.
My lashes curve like the
swords of warriors
and, through them,
I see kingdoms in the clouds.
My eyes that kiss in the corners and
glow like warm tea
are a revolution.
kayleeacton's review against another edition
5.0
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners is a story about a young Asian girl that celebrates her eyes that, "kiss in the corners". Her eyes are just like her Mama's, Amah's, and Mei Mei's. This story is a celebration of her and her family's eyes because they hold the past as well as hope for the future. I would love to read this story as a full class because it holds an important message for all students. Eyes, hair, skin color, body shape, and everything else that describes a person, is what makes a person special and unique. It is important to accept and celebrate what makes us different from everyone else.
_lish_'s review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
queen_perfection's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
bickie's review against another edition
4.0
Good for self-love of eyes that kiss in the corners.
Generational connections from MC to mom, grandma, and little sister.
Generational connections from MC to mom, grandma, and little sister.
ri_ri's review against another edition
3.0
“When Mama tucks me in at night, her eyes tell me I’m a miracle. In those moments when she’s all mine, flecks of dancing gold tell me I’m hers too.”