For Anthony. Every word I write is for you and because of you.

And for anyone who feels alone. You are not, and I promise someone else has experienced something similar, whether it’s struggling to fit in or not understanding why your mom thinks going to sleep with your hair wet is the worst thing you can do aside from becoming a professional writer. This book is for the Ali turtles in the world: keep your heads up and jiā fàn! (Sorry, that will make more sense after you read the book.)