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With Twice the Love, Dessie Mei Hardcover – May 7, 2024

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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.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    336 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.01 x 8.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Katherine Tegen Books
  7. Publication date
    May 7, 2024
  8. ISBN-10
    0063306522
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0063306523
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“Justina Chen is such a welcome voice in middle grade literature! With her engaging writing, readers will discover that America’s promise is for all of us.” — Grace Lin, Newbery Honor winning author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

"When fate delivers a shocking surprise, Dessie's life is turned-upside down. Family and friendship are tested in this wonderful heartfelt novel about what it means to belong." — Lisa Yee, Newbery Honor Winner

"Universal themes of identity and belonging radiate in this exploration of international transracial adoption." — Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Justina Chen is the award-winning author of several young adult novels, including Lovely, Dark, and Deep and North of Beautiful. With Twice the Love, Dessie Mei is her middle grade debut. She lives in Seattle, Washington. You can visit her at justinachen.com. 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Katherine Tegen Books (May 7, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063306522
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0063306523
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.01 x 8.25 inches

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Justina Chen was fated to be a storyteller. After all, her middle name means illuminate, which is what she aims to do with her novels: to be a light in the world.

Her novels include North of Beautiful, a finalist for 9 state book awards. Nothing but the Truth (and a few white lies), winner of the Asian Pacific American Literature Award. Additionally, she's written a beloved picture book, The Patch, a number of other YA novels, and multiple storytelling guides for leaders.

Justina's next book is With Twice the Love, Dessie Mei, her debut middle grade novel for young readers, coming in May 2024. The book is available for pre-order now.

While she calls the Northwest home, Justina feels at ease wherever she goes so long as she has her coconut black tea, books, and a notebook.

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