The Silence that Binds Us

"A grieving teen fights Asian hate by finding her voice in this complex, timely story." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"With a layered, sensitive voice, Ho's weighty novel delves into themes of racism, classism, loss, and healing." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Inspired by the recent rise in hate crimes against AAPI, Ho's story of inclusion, diversity, and social action rings true.

Maybelline is a multifaceted narrator whose drive to right wrongs and stand up to injustice deserves applause.

Ho illuminates both activism and mental health in marginalized communities, showing that even a bright, young achiever can experience depression without anyone knowing." --ALA Booklist"A powerful, hopeful YA debut.

May's journey through personal and familial grief is poignant and questions of power and privilege are explored with nuance that will spark conversation among teen readers." --School Library Journal"This sensitive novel does an impressive balancing act, examining mental illness and its stigma among Asian Americans while weaving in themes of racism and grief.

The overarching messages--listening with empathy and seeking help--ring loud and clear." --The Horn BookJoanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, has written an exquisite, heart-renching debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth to power.