{"product_id":"the-silence-that-binds-us-isbn-9780063059344","title":"The Silence that Binds Us","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A grieving teen fights Asian hate by finding her voice in this complex, timely story.” —\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"With a layered, sensitive voice, Ho’s weighty novel delves into themes of racism, classism, loss, and healing.\" —\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“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 \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"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.\" —\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“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.” —\u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoanna Ho, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eEyes That Kiss in the Corners,\u003c\/em\u003e has written an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth to power.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaybelline Chen isn’t the Chinese Taiwanese American daughter her mother expects her to be. May prefers hoodies over dresses and wants to become a writer. When asked, her mom can’t come up with one specific reason for why she's proud of her only daughter. May’s beloved brother, Danny, on the other hand, has just been admitted to Princeton. But Danny secretly struggles with depression, and when he dies by suicide, May's world is shattered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the aftermath, racist accusations are hurled against May's parents for putting too much “pressure” on him. May’s father tells her to keep her head down. Instead, May challenges these ugly stereotypes through her writing. Yet the consequences of speaking out run much deeper than anyone could foresee. Who gets to tell our stories, and who gets silenced? It’s up to May to take back the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoanna Ho masterfully explores timely themes of mental health, racism, and classism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bank Street Books Best Children's Book of the Year for ages 14 and older in Family\/School\/Community and noted for outstanding merit (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2025 Evergreen Teen Book Award nominee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e–\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Virginia Readers' Choice Award nominee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An ornately carved window into the core of shared humanity. Read and reread. Then read it again.\" —Nic Stone, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eDear Martin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Powerful and piercing, filled with truth, love, and a heroine who takes back the narrative.\" —Abigail Hing Wen, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eLoveboat, Taipei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A held-breath of a novel that finds courage amidst brokenness and holds a candle to the dark.” —Stacey Lee, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Downstairs Girl\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Ho confronts racism with care and nuance, capturing the complexities of grief and growth. A poignant call to action.” —Randy Ribay, National Book Award finalist for \u003cem\u003ePatron Saints of Nothing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A grieving teen fights Asian hate by finding her voice in this complex, timely story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Zinger after zinger, Joanna pierces us with the truth we can’t ignore even as she cocoons us in love. Just like May, she’s taking back the narrative with her powerful pen.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbigail Hing Wen, New York Times bestselling author of Loveboat, Taipei\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A clarion call to search out, listen to, and uplift the narratives—personal, societal, and historical—that have been silenced by factors as intimate as shame and as broad as colonialism. Maybelline's insightful, honest narration frames her awkward conversations and her eloquent poetry to tell a vitally important story that everyone needs to hear.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMisa Sugiura, author of This Time Will Be Different\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A held-breath of a novel that finds courage amidst brokenness, and holds a candle to the dark.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStacey Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A vital message of the power of using your voice for change. Both challenging and accessible, realistic and aspirational.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKelly Loy Gilbert, author of When We Were Infinite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I couldn't put Joanna Ho's \u003cem\u003eThe Silence That Binds Us\u003c\/em\u003e down! This was a powerful empowering read that will inspire so many readers to scream, shout, stand up, speak out, and share their truths! I was so invested in May's family and her friendships and felt so proud of the characters and the ways they were able to transform by directly addressing the issues that impact them- racism, mental health, the culture of white supremacy, and the false ease of silence. I hope this book is read in every home, school, and library as it's an absolute necessary read!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiffany Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of This Book Is Anti-Racist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ho confronts racism with care and nuance, capturing the complexities of grief and growth. A poignant call to action.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRandy Ribay, National Book Award finalist for Patron Saints of Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Silence that Binds Us is a propulsive reminder that race-based discrimination takes a multitude of forms, all of them insidious and traumatic. I adored this ornately carved window into the core of shared humanity. A fascinating exploration of what happens when deeply rooted cultural norms collide with privilege-centered notions of 'fairness.' Read and re-read. Then read it again.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With a layered, sensitive voice…Ho’s weighty novel delves into themes of racism, classism, loss, and healing.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889717080293,"sku":"NP9780063059344","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063059344.jpg?v=1730231810","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-silence-that-binds-us-isbn-9780063059344","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}