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How to Draw a Secret

Cindy Chang, illustrated by Cindy Chang

Twelve-year-old Cindy is a Taiwanese American artist who prefers drawing images that are flawless. An art-contest assignment about what family means to her becomes difficult because her father moved back to Taiwan four years earlier, and no one discusses it. Cindy tries to conceal her parents’ separation while planning the ideal entry. A trip to Taipei brings further family secrets to light, leaving her to reconsider her art, perfection, and whether she can reveal the truth.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
459L
ATOS Book Level
3.1
AR Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
AR Points
2.0
Word Count
11503
Themes
Art And Creativity · Cultural Heritage · Family · Identity · Self Acceptance
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Allida
Published
February 4, 2025
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9780358659655
Language
English
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