Akemi Dawn Bowman - Starfish

Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman

Sometimes finding yourself means learning to let go of everything holding you back.

Kiko Himura has always struggled to find her voice. Growing up with a mother who makes her feel invisible and navigating questions about her half-Japanese heritage, Kiko dreams of escaping her small town and starting fresh at Prism, her dream art school.

But when her application is rejected and her troubled home life becomes even more difficult, Kiko feels like her future is slipping away.

Then an unexpected invitation from a childhood friend offers her the opportunity to travel along the West Coast and explore new art schools.

For the first time, Kiko begins discovering a world beyond the expectations and limitations she's always known. Along the way, she confronts painful truths about her family, her identity, and what it truly means to be herself.

Beautifully written and deeply emotional, Starfish is a powerful coming-of-age story about finding your voice, embracing your identity, and discovering the courage to create your own future.

Book Details

• Author: Akemi Dawn Bowman
• Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Fiction / Coming-of-Age
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Simon Pulse
• Condition: Good
• ISBN: 9781481487733
• Notable: 2018 William C. Morris Debut Award Finalist
• Content Themes: Emotional abuse, anxiety, family conflict, identity, and self-discovery

Condition Notes: This pre-loved paperback is in good condition with some visible wear along the top and bottom edges. A great reading copy with plenty of life left!

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