This Place Is Still Beautiful
Published: 2022
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"This Place Is Still Beautiful" by Katharine Chin follows the story of two estranged sisters, one of whom is struggling with the repercussions of a hate crime directed at their family. As tensions rise within their community and among their family, the sisters confront their shared past and the complexities of their identities as Asian Americans. Through a poignant exploration of themes such as belonging, resilience, and the impact of systemic racism, the narrative captures both the fractures in their relationship and the powerful bond that ties them together. The story ultimately reflects on the ongoing journey toward understanding and acceptance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by HarperCollins .