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We Belong by Cookie Hiponia Everman
4.0
emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

One mother made warriors by sending away 
the lights of her heart.
The next mother made a warrior by beating 
her fist against her heart.
This mother makes warriors by singing 
the songs in her heart. 

A sweet, hopeful middle grade story that’s a Filipino mother’s love letter to children in the American diaspora.