Becoming Boba

Written by Joanna Ho · Illustrated by Amber Ren

A colorful boba tea uncovers a town's secret, challenging tradition.

3.8 Goodreads · 282 ratings

40 pages· 655 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~580L

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Bookroo's summary

In Milk Tea Town, Mindy stands out with her vibrant colors, unlike the traditional milk teas. Feeling out of place, she delves into the town's history with friends, uncovering a secret that could transform everything. As Mindy navigates her identity, she learns the power of self-acceptance and the true meaning of belonging. What will this discovery mean for her and the town's future? A heartwarming tale of embracing uniqueness and exploring cultural identity.

From the publisher

From New York Times bestselling creators, Joanna Ho and Amber Ren, comes a sweet, bubbly tale about a young boba tea who learns that being you is being enough!Milk Tea Town was steeped in tradition. That is, until… Mindy came along.Mindy isn’t like the other classic milk tea flavors, with their sensible straws and varying shades of brown. Instead, Mindy shines with her green, white and red colors. Worried about not being milk tea enough, Mindy decides to dive into their history so she can be less different. As she and her friends embark on this journey, they make a surprising discovery about the truth behind milk tea that could change the town forever…A charming and delightful story about self love and being true to who you are, with a subtle, underlying message about the Asian-American identity and immigrant experience – what does it mean to be Asian enough?

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