New Releases by Justina Chen

Award-winning author Justina Chen delivers a powerful and heartfelt novel about a young girl who accidentally discovers she has an identical twin sister. This uplifting novel about reunited adoptee sisters experiencing new family traditions, foods, and customs together is perfect for fans of Janae Marks, Kelly Yang, and Meg Medina. Dive into a nuanced portrayal of the transracial, transnational adoptee experience, including the joys and the sorrows within the wide spectrum of experiences as an adoptee. On Dessie Mei Breedlove’s first day at a new school in the middle of her sixth-grade year, who does she see? A classmate who looks exactly like her. As in: Dessie and Donna Lee have the exact same glossy black hair. The exact same brown eyes. The exact same cheeky smile. A secret DNA test reveals the shocking truth: Dessie and Donna are identical twins, adopted from the same orphanage in China, then separated into two different families: one white, the other Taiwanese American. The Breedloves and the Lees. Making up for lost time, the girls throw themselves into their newfound sisterhood, relishing every similarity. Cats or dogs (dogs!). Sweet or savory (both!). Favorite band (A2Z, duh!). But the small differences between the girls soon create tension…and when crisis strikes, Dessie must figure out who she is, where she belongs, and what it truly means to be a sister.

“In this moving, empowering book,” a high school senior navigates new love after she is diagnosed with photosensitivity, an illness that changes her life (Booklist). When Viola Li returns from a trip, she develops a sudden and extreme case of photosensitivity—an inexplicable allergy to sunlight. Thanks to her crisis-manager parents, she doesn’t just have to wear layers of clothes and spaceship-sized hat. She has to avoid all hint of light. Say goodbye to windows and running outdoors. Even her phone becomes a threat. Viola is determined to maintain a normal life, particularly after she meets Josh. He’s a funny, talented Thor look-alike with his own mysterious grief. But their romance makes her take more risks, and when a rebellion against her parents backfires dangerously, she must find her way to a life—and love—as deep and lovely as her dreams. “A luminous read that will rekindle your faith in the indomitable human spirit.” —Matthew Quick, author of The Silver Linings Playbook “An inspiring, romantic novel full of redemption and hope.” —Mitali Perkins, author of You Bring the Distant Near “Fresh, often funny . . . Readers won’t be able to help but root for Viola in this moving, empowering book about a teen recalculating her well-laid plans, all in a vivid voice.” —Booklist, starred review “Chen provides glimmers of hope as she reveals Viola’s battle to reclaim a form of normalcy.” —Publishers Weekly “A strong exploration of resilience in the face of life unpredictable.” —Kirkus Reviews

Your job is more than CEO, president, executive director, head honcho. You are more than a business strategist, statesperson, brand ambassador. Arguably, your most important role is Chief Inspiration Officer. The Art of Inspiration: Lead Your Best Story is for any leader who wants to inspire employees, customers, and constituents to give the best of themselves to an organization''s mission, strategy, product launch, and campaign kickoff.

"A great photo knocks your heart open. So give some thought to that. What knocks your heart open." Sixteen-year-old Shana is officially on a Boy Moratorium. After a devastating breakup, she decides it''s time to end the plague of Mr. Wrongs and devote herself to her true passion: photography. Enter Quattro, the undeniably intriguing lacrosse player who slams into Shana one morning in Seattle. Sparks don''t simply fly; they ignite--and so does Shana''s interest. But just as she''s about to rethink her ban on boys, she receives crushing news: Her dad is going blind. Shana and her parents vow to make the most of the time her father has left to see, so they plan a photo safari to Machu Picchu. But even as Shana travels away from Quattro, she can''t get him out of her mind. Love and loss, humor and heartbreak collide in this new novel from acclaimed author Justina Chen.

Years of marriage--done. You suddenly find yourself the unwitting co-star of a midlife cliche, and your life has become one, big, messy blur. What now? Here is your Survival Guide to the first traumatic thirty days after your husband or partner blindsides you and breaks your heart. These are your marching orders for what you can do now to take care of yourself and your kids--emotionally, physically, spiritually, legally, and financially. These are your operating instructions to keep you standing long enough so you can take the next step. Then the next. The information is straightforward, the intent simple: to set you up to reclaim your life, leaving you better not bitter. +Face this ordeal with grace +Select trusted secret keepers +Account for your money +Assemble your team +Nourish yourself Author Justina Chen is an award-winning novelist for young adults whose books include RETURN TO ME, NORTH OF BEAUTIFUL, and GIRL OVERBOARD. As well, she is an executive communications strategist who conducts lauded storytelling workshops for corporations and non-profit organizations.

Rebecca Muir is weeks away from starting college-at a school chosen specifically to put a few thousand miles of freedom between Reb and her parents. But her dad''s last-minute job opportunity has her entire family moving all those miles with her! Then there''s the matter of her unexpected, amazing boyfriend, Jackson, who is staying behind on the exact opposite coast. If that isn''t enough to deal with, Reb''s dad drops shocking, life-changing news. Reb started the year knowing exactly what her future would hold, but now that her world has turned upside down, will she discover what she really wants?

Half Asian and half white, Patty Ho has never felt completely home in her skin. When a Chinese fortuneteller foresees a white guy on Patty''s horizon, things go from bad to worse in this novel by acclaimed author Justina Chen.

As he continued to stare, I wanted to point to my cheek and remind him, But you were the one who wanted this, remember? You''re the one who asked-and I repeat-Why not fix your face? It''s hard not to notice Terra Cooper. She''s tall, blond, and has an enviable body. But with one turn of her cheek, all people notice is her unmistakably "flawed" face. Terra secretly plans to leave her stifling small town in the Northwest and escape to an East Coast college, but gets pushed off-course by her controlling father. When an unexpected collision puts Terra directly in Jacob''s path, the handsome but quirky Goth boy immediately challenges her assumptions about herself and her life, and she is forced in yet another direction. With her carefully laid plans disrupted, will Terra be able to find her true path? Written in lively, artful prose, award-winning author Justina Chen Headley has woven together a powerful novel about a fractured family, falling in love, travel, and the meaning of true beauty.

Becca heeft een lui oog en moet daarom een bril dragen en haar oog afplakken. Ze durft niet meer naar school, maar ze bedenkt een oplossing. Prentenboek met zwierige waterverfillustraties en beknopte informatie over een lui oog. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Everybody thinks Syrah is the golden girl. After all, her father is Ethan Cheng, billionaire, and she has everything any kid could possibly desire: a waterfront mansion, jet plane, and custom-designed snowboards. But most of what glitters in her life is fool''s gold. Her half-siblings hate her, her best friend''s girlfriend is ruining their friendship, and her own so-called boyfriend is only after her for her father''s name. When her broken heart results in a snowboarding accident that exiles her from the mountains-the one place where she feels free and accepted for who she is, not what she has-can Syrah rehab both her busted-up knee, and her broken heart? Justina Chen Headley writes with an engaging wit and a powerful, distinct voice. Her first novel, Nothing But the Truth (and a few white lies) was a Border''s Original Voices nominee, a Book Sense pick, and received a starred review from Publisher''s Weekly: "Headley makes an impressive debut with this witty, intimate novel."

Becca has amblyopia and needs to wear both glasses and an eye patch to strengthen her weak eye. She doesn''t want the kids at school to know why she''s wearing a patch, and leads her friends on imaginative adventures before she confesses to the real reason why she''s wearing the eye patch.