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Gloria Chao: When You Wish upon a Lantern (2023, Penguin Young Readers Group, Viking Books for Young Readers)

Liya and Kai had been best friends since they were little kids, but all that …

cute and packed with food and traditions

I don't care for misunderstandings in books and this one starts with a silly one right off the bat. Sure, it shows that Liya is an adorable ball of nerves but it was just annoying that they avoided it for so long. Anyyyyyywayyyy, I liked the descriptions of the many traditions and amazing foods. Also, the backstories of the other characters in the community were perfect.