ownvoices title authors parents were both born in Hong Kong and ownvoices title on mental health. Rosena was diagnosed with an anxiety and panic disorder when she was a teenager. While this book is not strictly a memoir it is deeply based in Rosenaampamprsquos life and experiences The intersection of asian identity and mental health is rarely explored territory for middle grade an even less so with the sense of joy and optimism that Livy has Itampamprsquos funny Rosena has a background in strip comics and the book is full of clever sight gags. Themes mental health anxiety intrusive thoughts first generation asian love for chinese food friendships specifically standing up for yourself empathy for others Imagine Guts and Ghosts collidingwith an Asian main character Debut author