A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List · Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot · Golden Poppy Book Award Winner · Featured in Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2021 · 2021 Nerdy Award Winner · A Kirkus Children's Best Book of 2021

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. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity.

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. 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.

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. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages.

“This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots is breathtaking.” —Kirkus (starred review)

“A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

“A lyrical celebration of her eyes, their shape, spirit, and legacy.” —Booklist (starred review)

“A poignant testament to familial love and legacy.” —Publishers Weekly

Plus don't miss the beautiful companion book from the same team: Eyes That Speak to the Stars.

What makes this lyrical story of self-acceptance a must-read for every family library?

Intergenerational Story: Join a young girl as she discovers her eyes are just like her mother’s, her Amah’s, and her Mei-Mei’s, connecting her to the powerful women in her family.
A Celebration of AAPI Heritage: Discover eyes filled with stories of the past and hope for the future, drawing on the strength and love of Asian family bonds.
Social Emotional Learning: A perfect conversation starter for teaching self-love, celebrating what makes each child unique, and finding confidence.
Lyrical, Poetic Text: Fall in love with the beautiful language that describes eyes that kiss in the corners, glow like warm tea, and crinkle into crescent moons.

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners