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“Nothing Alike is based on a true story, and a common experience among Asians. Author Zewlan Moor was continually mistaken for another Asian writer colleague, despite them looking nothing alike. In a curious twist of fate, Zewlan’s son came home from his new school and could not tell his two Asian classmates apart. And so her idea of this picture book about race, perception and stereotyping was born.”

– Publisher

Nothing Alike

Written by Zewlan Moor
Illustrated by Peter Cheong
Published by Hardie Grant Egmont

Nothing Alike shines a light on the tricky topic of race, micro-aggressions and stereotyping.

In Nothing Alike, a white boy who can’t tell his two Asian classmates apart. Or can he?

Reuben and his best friend think it’s impossible to tell Esmé and Eunwoo apart! They both have the same dark hair, are both short, and they even wear the same school uniform. Except that once Reuben starts to think about it, of course he knows who is who. But the girls have a surprise in store for him. He and his best friend look more like than they realize!

Reuben’s story will inspire readers to really see people as individuals and inspire them to be better friends.

Primary ISBN: 9781761212239
Publication Date: May 2025
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 03 or older

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Setting: Unspecified (Western Country)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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