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Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei, The
Christina Matula
Illustrator: Yao Xiao
Ages: 12+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Inkyard Press/HarperCollins
ISBN: 978-1-335-42488-4
Keywords: Moving, friendship, chinese customs, family life
Moving from Canada to Hong Kong with her biracial, bicultural family challenges 12-year-old Holly. Balancing new friendships with her own goals is an adventure and growth opportunity. Black-and-white-illustrations.