Perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Jessica Kim, this joyful, moving
middle grade contemporary follows a big-hearted Taiwanese American girl
as she aims to gain her family's acceptance and save her favorite boba
tea shop by selling her handcrafted amigurumi dolls.
Pearl Li is ready to spend the summer before seventh grade hanging out
with her two best friends, crocheting the cutest amigurumi dolls, and
visiting her favorite tea shop, Boba Time. Its quirky owner, Auntie Cha,
is the only adult Pearl can confide in about her art--if only her
tech-obsessed family would understand her love of crafts!
After Pearl learns of Boba Time's financial troubles, she decides to
sell her amigurumi to raise money for the shop. But as she navigates the
ups and downs of running a business, Pearl realizes that monetizing her
passion is more complicated than she could've ever imagined. Can Pearl
save Boba Time before it's too late?
Featuring fun backmatter--including a delicious boba tea recipe--this
is a heartfelt story about advocating for your passions and uncovering
big truths about friendship, family, and entrepreneurship along the
way.