Joanna Ho

Nov 28, 2024 | montrealgazette.com | Mac Barnett |Wab Kinew |Joanna Ho |Freddy Wexler

Seasonal suggestions for ages 4 to 8. Author of the article:  •  Special to Montreal Gazette  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through our links on this page. Article contentWith the gift-giving season upon us, and picture books not only easy to wrap but good to share with the youngsters in your life, here are some seasonal suggestions worth checking out for ages 4 to 8.

Sep 26, 2024 | bookriot.com | Tucker Shaw |Joanna Ho |Ava Dellaira |Sarah Everett

Some of the best books I’ve read dealing with the complexities of grief and mental health have not been written for an audience of mature adults ready to soak up every word. Indeed, to me, there is no better selection of books about grief than those written and marketed to the young adult (YA) literature crowd.

May 29, 2024 | dctrending.com | Joanna Ho

The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy JanovskyAdult FictionGame shows, grief, and gays (affectionate)—oh my! THE (FAKE) DATING GAME is everything: heartbreaking, hopeful, hilarious, and heartwarming!The Exvangelicals by Sarah McCammonAdult NonfictionThe Exvangelicals is a searing look at the harms perpetuated by the white evangelical church, yet it's written with such genuine care.

May 24, 2024 | thebanner.org | Joanna Ho |Dung Ho

In introductory notes to this book that explores transracial adoption, author Liz SoHyeon Kleinrock, who was born in South Korea and was adopted by a white American couple, writes, “I remember years ago when I was asked, ‘When was the first time you saw yourself represented in a book?’ The truth is, until Joanna Ho and I wrote this one together, the answer was ‘Never.’ Being adopted can be joyful and painful, often at the same time.

Apr 16, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Joanna Ho |E.B. White |Garth Williams |Raina Telgemeier

Striking and defiant: an unabashed declaration of hope. Eyes That Kiss in the Corners (2021) author Ho reflects on Asian American history. “We who dream / mark time by the moon, / a heavenly body containing multitudes, whose many faces mirror our own.” Writing in verse, Ho notes the diversity of the Asian American community. She alludes to the many reasons that people took the risk of immigrating to America: the wounds of colonization, unfair labor practices, and dreams of opportunities.