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Joanna Ho

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Joanna Ho is the author of pictures books, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma (Fall 2021), and One Day (‘23). Her debut Young Adult novel, The Silence that Binds Us, will be published in 2022. She is a writer and educator with a passion for anti-bias, anti-racism and equity work. She is currently the vice principal of a high school in the Bay Area, where she survives on homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids. Keep your eyes open for more books to come!

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Becoming Boba
A City Full of Santas
On the Tip of a Wave
Eyes That Speak to the Stars
Playing at the Border
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Becoming Boba
A City Full of Santas
On the Tip of a Wave
Eyes That Speak to the Stars
Playing at the Border
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
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Becoming Boba
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · June 3, 2025

Becoming Boba

By Joanna Ho · With Amber Ren

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

40 pages· 655 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 271 ratings
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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A young girl reflects on the beauty of her eyes and the women in her family who share the same feature.

Eyes That Speak to the Stars

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A boy discovers his inner strength and heritage through his eyes' connection to the stars.

Becoming Boba

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

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

A City Full of Santas

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A girl's quest to find the real Santa amidst a city's festive chaos.

Playing at the Border
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$1899

Playing at the Border

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A musician uses his art to unite cultures and break barriers.

On the Tip of a Wave

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

An artist transforms discarded life jackets into a powerful global statement.

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6

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Illustrated

5

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Picture books

6

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Becoming Boba
Sale price
$1797

Becoming Boba

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

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

A City Full of Santas
Sale price
$1899

A City Full of Santas

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A girl's quest to find the real Santa amidst a city's festive chaos.

On the Tip of a Wave
Sale price
$1797

On the Tip of a Wave

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

An artist transforms discarded life jackets into a powerful global statement.

Playing at the Border
Sale price
$1899

Playing at the Border

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A musician uses his art to unite cultures and break barriers.

Sale price
$1697

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A young girl reflects on the beauty of her eyes and the women in her family who share the same feature.

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Dung Ho

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