{"product_id":"1250842050-i_am_golden","title":"I Am Golden","description":"\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis joyful and lyrical picture book from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Eva Chen and illustrator Sophie Diao is a moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese American children.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat do you see when you look in the mirror, Mei? Do you see beauty?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWe see eyes that point toward the sun, that give us the warmth and joy of a thousand rays when you smile. We see hair as inky black and smooth as a peaceful night sky. We see skin brushed with gold.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eI Am Golden\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"[A] richly metaphoric celebration of Chinese American identity ... Luminous, gently textured digital art by Diao includes thoughtful, recognizably Chinese cues that add further dimension ... A loving, affecting tribute to how children of immigrants can serve as bridges and torchbearers for their communities.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"From the outset, this gorgeous picture book exudes joy and celebration of identity. Through dazzling illustrations, Diao brings to exuberant life best-selling Chinese American author Chen's message of finding love and power in one's differences. ... This powerful and uplifting story captures [Chinese] American joy and is a definite must-read.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Perfectly matched text and illustration ... Every gorgeous spread in Chen and Diao's co-creation maintains this exceptional and precise text and art symbiosis. ... Chen and Diao weave the inherent value of the child throughout, aiming to encourage Asian American children to claim, 'I am golden.'\" --\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCategories:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Books\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeography \u0026amp; Cultures\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulticultural Stories\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\u003cli class=\"category-tree\"\u003eAsian \u0026amp; Asian American\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n","brand":"Feiwel \u0026 Friends","offers":[{"title":"Used - Good","offer_id":49144530305214,"sku":"1250842050-4","price":18.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9689\/5166\/files\/91Es18y8EsS.jpg?v=1790267353","url":"https:\/\/shop.sustainablebooks.com\/products\/1250842050-i_am_golden","provider":"Sustainable Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}