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Cheng, Andrea

Brushing Mom's Hair

59 pp. | Boyds/Wordsong | September, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-1-59078-599-7 $17.95
(3) YA Illustrated by Nicole Wong. This poignant verse novel is narrated by almost-fifteen-year-old Ann whose mother is diagnosed with breast cancer. The text chronicles the disease's progression as well as its effect on Ann's own life. Feeling worried and lonely, she uses ballet and pottery-making to help her cope. Wong's small-scale black-and-white spot illustrations bring the reality of the family's situation to life without overwhelming the poems.
Reviewer: Aishah Abdul-Musawwir

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