'Zinger after zinger, Joanna pierces us with the truth we can’t ignore even as she cocoons us in love. Then read it again.' - Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin A fascinating exploration of what happens when deeply rooted cultural norms collide with privilege-centered notions of 'fairness.' Read and re-read. I adored this ornately carved window into the core of shared humanity. 'The Silence that Binds Us is a propulsive reminder that race-based discrimination takes a multitude of forms, all of them insidious and traumatic. 'With a layered, sensitive voice…Ho’s weighty novel delves into themes of racism, classism, loss, and healing.' - Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A grieving teen fights Asian hate by finding her voice in this complex, timely story.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A poignant call to action.” -Randy Ribay, National Book Award finalist for Patron Saints of Nothing Critical Praise “Ho confronts racism with care and nuance, capturing the complexities of grief and growth. “A held-breath of a novel that finds courage amidst brokenness, and holds a candle to the dark.” -Stacey Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl 'Powerful and piercing, filled with truth, love, and a heroine who takes back the narrative.' -Abigail Hing Wen, New York Times bestselling author of Loveboat, Taipei Then read it again.' -Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin 'An ornately carved window into the core of shared humanity. Joanna Ho masterfully explores timely themes of mental health, racism, and classism. Who gets to tell our stories, and who gets silenced? It’s up to May to take back the narrative. Yet the consequences of speaking out run much deeper than anyone could foresee. Instead, May challenges these ugly stereotypes through her writing.

May’s father tells her to keep her head down. In the aftermath, racist accusations are hurled against May's parents for putting too much “pressure” on him.

But Danny secretly struggles with depression, and when he dies by suicide, May's world is shattered. May’s beloved brother, Danny, on the other hand, has just been admitted to Princeton. When asked, her mom can’t come up with one specific reason for why she's proud of her only daughter. May prefers hoodies over dresses and wants to become a writer. Maybelline Chen isn’t the Chinese Taiwanese American daughter her mother expects her to be. Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, has written an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth to power. Asian/Pacific American Award for Youth Literature Honor About the Book

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