Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | With Twice the Love, Dessie Mei | 2024 | Justina Chen | Buy |
With Twice the Love, Dessie Mei is a 2024 children’s book by Justina Chen about a girl whose family grows through international adoption from China. The story follows the narrator as she prepares for her new sister’s arrival and adjusts to life as a big sibling.
The book draws on themes close to Chen’s other work, including Chinese-American identity and family bonds across cultures. It is aimed at younger readers and offers a child’s perspective on the adoption experience.