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Staying true to himself, Yo-Yo Ma performed at the US-Mexico border at the Rio Grande on April 13, 2019, as part of his multi-continent “Bach Project” tour to prove a point—through music, we can build bridges rather than walls between different cultures.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49566105600273,"sku":"CIN0062994549G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50096891035921,"sku":"CIN0062994549VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":50983154188561,"sku":"NIN9780062994547","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51808464961809,"sku":"GOR012655527","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0062994549.jpg?v=1751226712"},{"product_id":"say-my-name-book-joanna-ho-9780063205338","title":"Say My Name","description":"\"In moving, lyrical prose, the book celebrates the beauty and sounds of each name alongside their culture of origin. The author builds a strong case that everyone should embrace their names and honor and learn those with which they may not be familiar.\" —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)  \"Together, [Joanna Ho and Khoa Le] create an affirming, uplifting work focused on how correct pronunciation honors and respects\" —Publishers Weekly (starred review)  \"A moving title that honors its readers and encourages them to feel confident in their cultural identities.\" —School Library Journal  \"A celebratory story that embraces identities and the beautiful origins behind one’s name.\" —ALA Booklist  \"In this powerful picture book, Ho’s poetic prose and Le’s expressive folk-art illustrations explore the beauty of embracing all identities and cultures\" —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books  New York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho, of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, creates a meaningful and diverse picture book about how names define us.  Names reveal generational ties and histories, weaving an intricate tale of the past. Names—and correctly saying them—are important. Each one carries the hopes, dreams, and traditions of those who came before us.  Six children connect with the reader and proudly celebrate their names and backgrounds: Hé Xiao-Guang, Ofa Kivaha Tupoumalohi, Bijan Hosseini, Nizhoni Yazzie, Xóchitl Luna, and Akosua Acheampong. These captivating kids of Chinese, Tongan, Persian, Navajo, Mexican, and Ghanaian descent also honor their ancestors and cultural histories.  Joanna Ho’s lyrical story, with gorgeous illustrations by Khoa Le, explains how saying a person’s name is the only way we can truly know another.  An Amazon Best Books of the Month pick for October!  A Common Sense Selection for Books pick with the \"Families\" designation!  An NCTE 2024 Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novel!  A CSMCL Best Book of 2023!","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49660738371857,"sku":"GOR013742555","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49744081879313,"sku":"NGR9780063205338","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49758057562385,"sku":"CIN0063205335G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50517938405649,"sku":"GOR013340234","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50809644581137,"sku":"CIN0063205335VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":50983193510161,"sku":"NIN9780063205338","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51711220842769,"sku":"GOR013378947","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0063205335.jpg?v=1751194839"},{"product_id":"silence-that-binds-us-book-joanna-ho-9780063059344","title":"The Silence that Binds Us","description":"“A grieving teen fights Asian hate by finding her voice in this complex, timely story.” —Kirkus (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.”—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.” —Horn Book  Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, has written an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth to power.  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Joanna Ho masterfully explores timely themes of mental health, racism, and classism.   A 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)  \"An ornately carved window into the core of shared humanity. Read and re-read. Then read it again.\" —Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin  \"Powerful and piercing, filled with truth, love, and a heroine who takes back the narrative.\" —Abigail Hing Wen, New York Times bestselling author of Loveboat, Taipei  “A held-breath of a novel that finds courage amidst brokenness, and holds a candle to the dark.” —Stacey Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl  “Ho confronts racism with care and nuance, capturing the complexities of grief and growth. 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Her son will be courageous and kind, powerful and curious, and blaze his own trail. He will know that it is okay to cry, or be scared, or uncertain. Above all, he will know that he is more than enough exactly as he is.  An extraordinary gift for Mother’s Day and loved ones everywhere.  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