{"product_id":"broken","title":"Broken","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eX. FANG\u003c\/b\u003e is a visual artist and maker of books for young readers, including \n\u003ci\u003eDim Sum Palace\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the 2023 Society of Illustrators' Dilys Evans Founder's Award among other honors, and \n\u003ci\u003eWe Are Definitely Human\u003c\/i\u003e, an Ezra Jack Keats Illustration Award winner, an American Library Association Notable Children's Book, an Indie Next Pick and the recipient of five starred reviews. She exhibits her art throughout the U.S. and internationally and has worked professionally as a graphic designer and art director for film and television studios. Born in Taichung, Taiwan, raised in Atlanta, Georgia, she now lives in rural Maine with her husband, son and their dog, Pamela.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe 2026 Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Best Picture Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA 2025 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book\u003cbr\u003eAn American Library Association Notable Children's Book of 2026 \u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eBest Picture Book of the Year \u003cbr\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e' 90 Most Anticipated Fall Books for Young Readers, 2025\u003cbr\u003eA 2026 Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA 2025 Heather's Pick\u003cbr\u003eA Barnes \u0026amp;Noble's Best Kids' Books of 2026 (So Far) Pick\u003cbr\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2025\u003cbr\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2025\u003cbr\u003eA Texas Library Association 2x2 Reading List Pick, 2026\u003cbr\u003eAn NPR \"Books We Love\" Selection of 2025\u003cbr\u003eA 2026 BRAW Amazing Bookshelf Selection\u003cbr\u003eA 2025 Kids Indie Next Pick for November\/December\u003cbr\u003eAn \u003ci\u003eNY Mag\u003c\/i\u003e Best Kids Book of 2025\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of 2025\u003cbr\u003eShortlisted for the \u003ci\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble \u003c\/i\u003eChildren's \u0026amp; YA Book Awards 2026\u003cbr\u003eOne of the Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for Kids of 2025\u003cbr\u003eOne of Pen America's Best Children's Books of 2025\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eChildren's Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Book of 2025\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBrightly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Book of 2025\u003cbr\u003eNominated for the 2027 Washington Children's Choice Book Award\u003cbr\u003eA 2026 Saskatchewan Young Readers Choice Snow Willow Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003eSouthern California Indie Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eA Pennsylvania Center for the Book's Best Children's Book for Family Literacy\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Fang's illustrations are rich with color and texture. Cinematic framing and clever use of perspective draw readers into Mei Mei's inner world and show how a young child experiences difficult feelings, turning an everyday accident into a relatable tale of honesty, repair and love.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Warm, tender and informative, little ones will learn the power of honesty and communication in this gorgeous picture book.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Barnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Fang makes room for both laugh-out-loud humor and moments of genuine empathy; rife with homey details, her softly rounded illustrations exude warmth. . . . A common childhood experience, conveyed with an uncommon mix of sensitivity, mirth, and heart.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This flawless picture book teaches young readers that with honesty, love, and a little glue, there is no mistake too big to fix. Fang is back with a heartwarming tale of a universal childhood (and adulthood) experience: breaking something important. . . . This is a perfect fit for SEL ­lessons about owning up to one's mistakes and ­asking for forgiveness. A must-buy and ideal read-aloud for all libraries.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eBroken, \u003c\/i\u003e yet another winning picture book by author\/illustrator X. Fang, describes a passionate, child-centered experience that includes boredom, crisis, redemption, and . . . cake!\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW, \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Peace settles over the living room with the understanding that objects and trust alike become more precious for having been lovingly mended.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Publishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Digitally colored pencil drawings convey the high drama of a child's emotions . . . Fang's story is laced with humor[.]\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--The Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"In illustrations rendered with fine-lined shading, off-kilter angles, and pleasantly chunky figure design, Fang wryly taps into a childlike sense of anxiety and fear of consequences, as well as the relief of forgiveness and unconditional love. Mei Mei's emotional roller coaster is comically but unmistakably telegraphed in Fang's depictions of faces and gestures, and kids who need a reminder that accidents happen will be especially heartened by the warm resolution.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Booklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Balancing visual humor with tenderness, Fang has crafted a tale that ultimately reassures while provoking genuine giggles.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003eMahnaz Dar, \u003ci\u003e Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eBroken\u003c\/i\u003e is about the unbreakable bond between a grandmother and her grandchild, and also the reassuring truth that many things that are broken can be repaired.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Imaginary Elevators\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The impeccable pacing of the back and forth, laugh-out-loud stare-off between Mei Mei and Mimi heightens the tension of the narrative as the little girl's growing guilty conscience urges her to tell the truth. A touching ending with grandmother and grandchild fixing the broken cup together reminds readers that 'every patch and every repair tells a story' and that love is built on honesty and forgiveness.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"X. Fang is now three for three in the absolutely terrific picture books department. . . . I cannot wait to do this story in storytime.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Mr. Brian's Picture Book Picks \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eBroken\u003c\/i\u003e is a gentle story of a little girl with big feelings rendered in soft layered colored pencil. This story is simple, but soothing, and a reminder that what's broken can always be fixed (and to perhaps not trust cats, who are always up to something).\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--The Southern Bookseller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book! - Join Mei Mei on her hilarious and emotional journey in this dramatic and tenderhearted picture book about guilt and forgiveness, from the acclaimed creator of \u003ci\u003eWe Are Definitely Human\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Mei Mei accidentally breaks her ama's favorite cup, she's convinced it's the end of the world. What if Ama is angry? What if she yells? What if she kicks Mei Mei out of her house? Mei Mei can't face it. But when Mimi, the innocent cat who witnesses her crime, ends up being blamed, the guilt is too much! Mimi's accusing eyes follow Mei Mei until she just can't take it anymore, and the truth comes spilling out. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith vibrant and moody cinematic illustrations and pitch-perfect pacing, X. Fang's newest picture book is filled to the brim with comedic drama and the comforting sweetness of a grandparent's forgiving hug.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/21\/2025 (EAN 9781774882009, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781774882009, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781774882009, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2025 pg. 72 (EAN 9781774882009, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/21\/2025 (EAN 9781774882009, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781774882009, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/01\/2025 pg. 46 (EAN 9781774882009, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fang, X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tundra Books (NY)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-10-14\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction \/ Family \/ Multigenerational|Juvenile Fiction \/ Humorous Stories|Juvenile Fiction \/ Asian American \u0026amp; Pacific Islander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Guilt|Blame|Conscience|Cats|Picture books|Domestic fiction|Fiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781774882009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781774882009\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tundra Books (NY)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52867189342489,"sku":"SP-9781774882009","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781774882009_spiral.png?v=1784616847","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/broken","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}