Eyes That Kiss in the Corners is a celebration of diversity. This book tells a very vivid and colorful story about self-love and finding beauty within your own uniqueness. The main character sees herself in the women in her family and finds solitude and empowerment on her journey. The words are written in such a poetic and lyrical way that you feel the words deeply as they are being shared on each page.

A Booklist 2019 Editor's Choice
A Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of 2019
A Goodreads Choice Award 2019 Semifinalist
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2019
A National Public Radio (NPR) Best Book of 2019
An NCTE Notable Poetry Book
A 2020 NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
A 2020 ALA Notable Children's Book
A 2020 ILA Notable Book for a Global Society
2020 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year List
One of NPR's 100 Favorite Books for Young Readers
Nominee, Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award 2022-2022
Nominee, Illinois Monarch Award 2022

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