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“ I couldn't put Joanna Ho's The Silence That Binds Us down! This was a powerful empowering read that will inspire so many readers to scream, shout, stand up, speak out and share their truths!. She lives in the Bay Area, where she survives on homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures and dance parties with her kids. Joanna has been an English teacher, a dean, the designer of an alternative-to-prison program, a creator of educator professional development and a high school vice principal. Joanna Ho is the New York Times-bestselling and award-winning author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, The Silence That Binds Us and One Day. So with a passion for anti-bias, anti-racism and equity work, she started writing because she believes all kids need to see themselves and others in books. One year, Joanna Ho was hunting for holiday books with diverse characters for her newborn, and realized there weren’t very many. Who gets to tell our stories, and who gets silenced? It’s up to May to take back the narrative. Yet the consequences of speaking out run much deeper than anyone could foresee. Instead, May challenges these ugly stereotypes through her writing. May’s father tells her to keep her head down. In the aftermath, racist accusations are hurled against May's parents for putting too much “pressure” on him. But Danny secretly struggles with depression, and when he dies by suicide, May's world is shattered.

May’s beloved brother, Danny, on the other hand, has just been admitted to Princeton. When asked, her mom can’t come up with one specific reason for why she's proud of her only daughter. May prefers hoodies over dresses and wants to become a writer.

Maybelline Chen isn’t the Chinese Taiwanese American daughter her mother expects her to be. The Silence That Binds Us is an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that masterfully explores timely themes of mental health, racism and classism and will inspire all to speak truth to power. Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive your Zoom invitation. Told with care, humor and a love for food and family, The Silence That Binds Us is perfect for fans of The Hate U Give and the work of Elizabeth Acevedo. San Mateo County Libraries welcomes Joanna Ho for a virtual conversation about her inspiring young adult book, The Silence That Binds Us on Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00 PM! Join us for an in-depth discussion about mental health, the power of using your own voice and the real stories behind the book.