{"product_id":"i-am-able-to-shine-9781542031530","title":"I Am Able to Shine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn affirmative, empowering story about embracing your identity and finding your voice, inspired in part by debut author Korey Watari's experiences growing up Asian American, and illustrated by her husband, Mike Wu, Pixar artist and creator of the Ellie series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI am beautiful.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI belong here.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat I do matters.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI am able to shine.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach night Keiko whispers to her crane, \"I wish to change the world.\" She is kind, and she has big dreams. But at times she feels invisible; she knows some people misjudge her. Keiko is also loved, so she perseveres and stands strong. Over time, her confidence grows, she shares more of herself, and she helps lift up others--and eventually lead them. She understands that no matter what, she can shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWatari, Korey:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eHusband-and-wife team Korey Watari and Mike Wu live in the San Francisco Bay area in California with their two lively daughters. This is their first picture book together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKorey is a sansei, or third-generation Japanese American, born and raised in Los Angeles. She played basketball for a Japanese American league, graduated from the University of California, Riverside, and studied at the Fashion Institute of Design \u0026amp; Merchandising. Korey has worked in the animation and fashion industries for companies such as Disney and the Gap. This is her first picture book. Learn more at www.koreywatari.com or on Twitter at @tinyteru.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMike is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed, bestselling Ellie series, the first picture book of which was named one of NPR's best books of the year. He is also a Pixar artist and has worked on films including \u003ci\u003eThe Incredibles\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRatatouille\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUp\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToy Story 3\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCoco\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSoul\u003c\/i\u003e. His illustrations have been hailed as \"reminiscent of classics like \u003ci\u003eHarry the Dirty Dog\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCurious George\u003c\/i\u003e.\" Visit him at www.theartofmikewu.com or on Instagram at @wudog23.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Two Lions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650451443986,"sku":"9781542031530","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c0ad38c2-647e-43c3-ae41-ca975634f154.jpg?v=1733289458","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-am-able-to-shine-9781542031530","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}