We Belong

We Belong
Cookie Hiponia Everman
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Hardback
h178 x 127mm - 208pg
30 Mar 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780593112205
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An extraordinarily beautiful novel-in-verse, this important debut weaves a dramatic immigrant story together with Philippine mythology to create something wholly new. Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don' t know much else. So one night they ask her to tell them her story. As they get ready for bed, their mama spins two tales- that of her youth as a strong-willed middle child and immigrant; and that of the young life of Mayari, the mythical daughter of a god. Both are tales of sisterhood and motherhood, and of the difficult experience of trying to fit into a new culture, and having to fight for a home and acceptance. Glorious and layered, this is a portrait of family and strength for the ages.
"Simply beautiful. The kind of book that holds you close and won' t let go. " -Erin Entrada Kelly, winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe "Written in poignant and at times ethereal free verse, We Belong is at once beautiful and sad, comforting and disturbing, and as tender and fierce as the love with which it is told. " -Marilyn Hilton, winner of the APALA Award for Full Cicada Moon "A beautiful, intertwined story of searching for a home away from home, told as two tales. Heart-wrenching, engaging, and full of hope. " -K. S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro
Cookie Hiponia Everman was born in the Philippines and immigrated to America when she was nine years old. Previously a video game editor, she is now a full-time writer whose poems have been published in several literary journals. She lives near Seattle with her family. We Belong is her debut novel and reflects her family' s experiences.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780593112205
Published: 30 Mar 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 178mm
Width: 127mm
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 283g
Pages: 208

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