Our Missing Hearts

In Our Missing Hearts, a compelling novel by the #1 bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere, twelve-year-old Bird Gardner embarks on a poignant quest to uncover the truth about his mother, Margaret, a Chinese American poet who vanished when he was nine and whose work has been banned. Living quietly with his father, Bird's life is upended when he receives a mysterious letter, leading him through a landscape of folktales and an underground network of librarians. This heart-wrenching story explores themes of love, legacy, and the impacts of societal injustice, all while showcasing the power of art to inspire change.