'A poignant testament to familial love and legacy.' - Publishers Weekly 'A lyrical celebration of her eyes, their shape, spirit, and legacy.' - Booklist (starred review) 'A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness.' - School Library Journal (starred review) This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one's roots is breathtaking.' - Kirkus (starred review) This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages.

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.ĭrawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity.Ī young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. 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'-Ī New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller 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.

About the Book 'A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'.

Eyes that kiss corners