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Reach for this book when your child starts questioning how their family traditions fit into the world around them or when they feel like a bridge between two different cultures. Through a soulful collection of poems, Janet Wong explores the nuances of growing up Asian American, touching on everything from the smells of a grandmother's kitchen to the complicated feelings of being seen as different at school. It is an ideal choice for parents looking to validate a child's biracial or multicultural identity while celebrating the love and quirks of multi-generational family life. The short, accessible verses make it perfect for kids ages 8 to 12 who might find traditional novels daunting but crave deep, relatable emotional content. It is a gentle yet profound tool for normalizing the messy, beautiful reality of belonging to more than one world.