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IBC Top Pick
4+years

The Perfect Sushi

Author: Emily Satoko SeoIllustrator: Mique Moriuchi

Miko is upset when she can’t make perfect sushi for her grandmother’s birthday. But when Babi doesn’t love the perfect robot-made sushi, Miko learns that kokoro (heart) is what makes her own sushi perfect after all. Includes a Japanese glossary and sushi recipe at the end.

More info

  • Own Voice
  • East and Southeast Asian representation
  • Female lead