Join us to celebrate the launch of Joanna Ho’s beautiful and poignant new picture book, Eyes That Speak to the Stars, a companion to the New York Times bestselling Eyes That Kiss in the Corners that is sure to be welcomed with equal joy. .

 A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers’ after seeing his friend’s drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before—in fact, his eyes are like his father’s, his agong’s, and his little brother’s, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you.

‘As reassuring as the first book, willing to reach to the constellations as well as back through time to show what these eyes have seen, [Eyes That Speak to the Stars] not only complements the original, but extends the conversation beyond history and into a future of possibilities.” School Library Journal

Joanna Ho is the author of the New York Times bestselling Eyes that Kiss in the Corners and Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma and   is passionate about anti-bias/anti-racism, equity and inclusion in books and education. She has a Master's in Educational Leadership from UC Berkeley and has worn many hats in education including: English teacher, dean, and a teacher professional development mastermind. She is currently the vice principal of a high school in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Don’t miss this “poetic celebration of body diversity, family, and Chinese culture” (Kirkus Reviews)