Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description: Pacy Lin's family heads to Taiwan for a summer of dumplings, festivals, and discoveries after her cousin's wedding. Amid sticky rice balls and lantern releases, Pacy grapples with feeling out of place, navigating cultural expectations, sibling rivalries, and budding crushes. Lin weaves mouthwatering food descriptions with heartfelt family moments, blending humor, heartache, and heritage. Through temple visits, night markets, and dumpling-making marathons, Pacy uncovers Taiwan's magic and her own identity. This semi-autobiographical middle-grade novel celebrates immigrant experiences, food as love language, and finding belonging across oceans. Vibrant illustrations and authentic voice make it a delectable coming-of-age feast.