The Silence That Binds Us -- Joanna Ho

<p><strong>"A grieving teen fights Asian hate by finding her voice in this complex, timely story." --<em>Kirkus </em>(starred review)</strong></p><p><strong>"With a layered, sensitive voice, Ho's weighty novel delves into themes of racism, classism, loss, and healing." --<em>Publishers Weekly </em>(starred review)</strong></p><p><strong>"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."--<em>Booklist</em></strong></p><p><strong>"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." --<em>School Library Journal</em></strong></p><p><strong>"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." --<em>Horn Book</em></strong></p><p><strong>Joanna Ho, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, </em> has written an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adul