Would you like a personalized, autographed copy of any of my books for a gift or for your collection? Here are four easy ways to get one:

  • Attend a reading or signing with Justina!
  • Invite Justina to speak at your school.
  • Ask your local independent bookseller if they can make arrangements. Many are happy to do so!
  • Contact Island Books, Justina’s local indie bookstore, and the wonderful team there will take care of you!
With Twice the Love, Dessie Mei
  • Starred review, School Library Journal
  • 2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book List
  • “Universal themes of identity and belonging radiate in this exploration of international transracial adoption.” –Kirkus Reviews
  • “As a Chinese adoptee, there are two media representations in my life in which I have truly felt represented. The first is the documentary ‘Somewhere Between’ and the second is WITH TWICE THE LOVE, DESSIE MEI.” –Laney Allison, co-founder, China’s Children International
  • “Justina Chen is such a welcome voice in middle grade literature! With her engaging writing, readers will discover that America’s promise is for all of us.” — Grace Lin, Newbery Honor winning author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
  • “When fate delivers a shocking surprise, Dessie’s life is turned-upside down. Family and friendship are tested in this wonderful heartfelt novel about what it means to belong.” — Lisa Yee, Newbery Honor Winner

Lovely, Dark, and Deep
  • Starred review, Booklist
  • 10 Exciting YA Summer Book Releases, Pop Sugar
  • The 11 Best YA Novels Coming Out In July 2018, Bustle
  • The best July 2018 YA book releases that need to be on your radar, Hypable
returntome
Return to Me
  • “An uplifting story of a teen whose sixth sense proves to be a blessing.” –Publishers Weekly
  • “Readers will feel the characters’ pain as they are carried along with the engaging plotline.” –School Library Journal.
The Patch
  • Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
North of Beautiful
  • Best Books of the Year, Kirkus Reviews
  • Finalist, 9 state book awards
  • Starred review, Publishers Weekly
  • Starred review, Kirkus Reviews
  • Starred review, Booklist
whatnow
Nothing but the Truth (and a few white lies)
  • Asian Pacific American Award for Literature
  • IRA Notable Book
  • New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age
  • Chicago Public Library Best of the Best
  • Starred review, Publishers Weekly
A Blind Spot for Boys
  • Booklist Top Ten Books
  • Texas Library Association Lone Star Reading List
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Girl Overboard
  • Junior Library Guild premiere selection