Justina Chen
Justina Chen is an acclaimed American author known for her compelling young adult novels. Her works often explore themes of identity, family, and self-discovery. Chen's novel "North of Beautiful" received critical praise for its insightful portrayal of beauty and self-acceptance. Beyond writing, she is a passionate advocate for literacy and empowerment, co-founding the nonprofit readergirlz to promote young adult literature and inspire teen readers globally.
Book summaries for books written by Justina Chen
Quotes
I realized that beauty was not a thing that I could acquire or consume, it was something that I just had to be.
I wanted to be loved unconditionally and I didn't want to be judged. I wanted to be seen for who I really was.
In the end, I had to decide if I wanted to be a victim or a survivor of my life.
I hoped that if I could find a way to love myself, then maybe others would love me too.
The only way to change the future is to step off the path and walk a different one.
Just because you don't understand something doesn't mean it's wrong. Just because you don't believe in something doesn't mean it's not true.
I would rather have a heart that's open and gets broken again and again than to be closed because of fear of judgment or pain.
There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others.
We all have to find our own ways to be brave.
Living in a way that reflects one's values is not just about what you do, it is also about how you do things.
It's not easy to be vulnerable, but to me, it's the only way to live.
The best thing you can do is be unapologetically you in a world that is constantly trying to make you be something else.