Made for More

Written by Chloe Ito Ward · Illustrated by Gael Abary

A girl embraces her unique identity, blending Japanese roots with Hawaiian life.

4.5 Goodreads · 196 ratings

32 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

A vibrant girl navigates her Japanese heritage and Hawaiian upbringing, challenging beauty norms and embracing her unique identity. As she honors old customs and creates new traditions, she discovers the power of self-acceptance. Will she inspire others to celebrate their own diverse backgrounds?

From the publisher

ALA NOTABLE BOOK This joyful exploration of immigration and nontraditional beauty pays tribute to the unique identity formed by a girl’s Japanese roots and Hawaiian upbringing. Eyes That Kiss in the Corners meets Your Name Is a Song. From the shores of Japan to the coast of Hawai’i, old customs are honored, new traditions blossom, and an exuberant narrator defies narrow beauty standards to embrace the skin she’s in and her life on the island of Kaua’i. Triumphant text and radiant artwork encourage readers to challenge expectations and celebrate how identity and experience find their perfect expression in each of us.

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