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An Instant New York Times Bestseller!
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In these pages, cultural triumphs live next to snug family dinners, and all of it matters as the parents set their child aloft. Every child should be launched by such words of love and confidence. ... Salve on the wounds of racism, this is a transporting invitation to be different, go forward, and meet your destiny.
— School Library Journal, starred review
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[A] richly metaphoric celebration of Chinese American identity ... Luminous, gently textured digital art by Diao includes thoughtful, recognizably Chinese cues that add further dimension ... A loving, affecting tribute to how children of immigrants can serve as bridges and torchbearers for their communities.
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
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From the outset, this gorgeous picture book exudes joy and celebration of identity. Through dazzling illustrations, Diao brings to exuberant life best-selling Chinese American author Chen’s message of finding love and power in one’s differences. ... This powerful and uplifting story captures [Chinese] American joy and is a definite must-read.
— Booklist, starred review
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An immigrant couple’s empowering love letter to their child. ... Diao’s lovely digital artwork works in tandem with Chen’s rich textual imagery to celebrate Chinese culture, family history, and language. ... A shining affirmation of Chinese American identity.
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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Perfectly matched text and illustration ... Every gorgeous spread in Chen and Diao's co-creation maintains this exceptional and precise text and art symbiosis. ... Chen and Diao weave the inherent value of the child throughout, aiming to encourage Asian American children to claim, 'I am golden.'
— Shelf Awareness
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An uplifting story that seeks to teach Asian American children about self-love and validation.
— People
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I am crying at the power and beauty of this book ... Celebrating culture and history as well as individualism!
— Tegan Tigani, Queen Anne Book Company (Seattle, WA)
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Vivid and highly engaging ... will dutifully pique the interest of young readers and can serve as an invitation for exploring more about the lives of the thought leaders and changemakers featured here. ... Recommended for picture book collections and collective biography shelves.
— School Library Journal
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"Counting down from 20, this charming board book profiles strong contemporary and historical women ... The choices are solid and represent a diverse range of women and professions.
— BooklistPraise for A Is for Awesome!:
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A Publishers Weekly Bestseller!
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That theme of swinging for the fences and going for it is the undercurrent in this book. Even though it’s about how they’re all awesome, the real undercurrent is, 'Look at all these people who are superheroes who are just like you.' I try to tell that to my daughter.
— Hasan Minhaj, in Huffpost
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[A] fresh take on a fairy tale.
— Forbes.com
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Those who are 3, 13, or 30 can all enjoy the book.
— Vogue.com
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Not only does this book pay homage to some of history's greatest women, it also gives them snaps for their fashion sense.
— Romper
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"Kids need more books like this.
— HelloGiggles
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[This book is] not going to drop without a bang.
— Refinery29
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[A] charming story.
— MyDomaine
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Chen proves that the accessory can actually provide an important teachable moment for young kids.
— WhoWhatWear