{"product_id":"a-little-step-vol-1-mimi-szeto-9781545821749","title":"A Little Step Vol. 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspired by the author's own high school years, \u003ci\u003eA Little Step\u003c\/i\u003e follows two teenagers from different backgrounds inspire each other to take their first steps in committing to a creative life. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYu-kiu Lau is a quiet fifth-year student who dreams of studying overseas and becoming an artist. As she prepares for college applications, though, she can't bring herself to produce new work, paralyzed by perfectionism and the fear of judgment. Everything changes the day she hears music drifting through the school halls and meets the boy behind it, Ho-yuet Lee. Ho-yuet's bad reputation clashes with his gentle presence, and Yu-kiu's fascination with his music leads to an unexpected friendship that begins to build their confidence in their own artistic aspirations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspired by Mimi Szeto's own life, \u003ci\u003eA Little Step\u003c\/i\u003e is a tender, slow-burn coming-of-age story about connection, courage, and chasing your dreams. With soft, expressive artwork and emotionally grounded storytelling, this book is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eBlue Period\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhisper Me a Love Song\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Silent Voice\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mimi Szeto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1545821747\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781545821749\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nakama Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Mimi Szeto","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47039910707455,"sku":"9781545821749","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_69213623-70ee-46fe-899b-299099cb9435.jpg?v=1752752944","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-little-step-vol-1-mimi-szeto-9781545821749","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}