Becker's usage of altered speech balloons to show the characters' difficulty in understanding each other sometimes was specially praised by reviewers. Himawari House received starred reviews from several outlets, including Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal and The Horn Book. Published on November 9, 2021, by First Second Books, it was the recipient of a Kirkus Prize in the "Young Readers' Literature" category, receiving praise for its art and creative use of speech balloons, which was used to represent the language barriers between characters. Himawari House focuses on Nao, the daughter of a Japanese immigrant, who goes there to learn more about its culture and language. It tells the story of a group of teenage exchange students who are spending a gap year in Japan. "Both hilarious and tender situations abound as this insightful graphic novel explores, among other topics, how language can either separate or bring people together.Himawari House is the debut graphic novel written and illustrated by artist Harmony Becker. "In this stunningly layered graphic novel debut, Becker crafts a warmly actualized world in which the multiplicities of diasporic Asian identity are examined and held close." - Publisher's Weekly, starred review
".An immersive graphic novel that explores cross-cultural identity and the power of language to separate and to unite." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review " makes her stupendous solo debut in what will prove to one of the best graphic titles of the year.Audiences can expect absolute delight." - Booklist, starred review "This lighthearted yet serious-minded journey of discovery will delight, educate, and challenge teens interested in language and cultural exploration." - School Library Journal, starred review An unforgettable story of personal growth in an exquisitely rendered setting." - Kirkus, starred review "This work exemplifies what the graphic novel format can achieve. "This emotionally and culturally rich YA story that puts the author's range of talents on full display.adventures rendered with a masterful hand and an impressive ear for dialogue." - Washington Post All told, “Himawari House” will comfort young readers who are imagining their lives ahead and trigger nostalgic joy in older readers looking back." - New York Times The story will tug at your heartstrings and make you laugh. "Becker’s art is intricate and rich at times, quick and playful at others. Himawari House is a tantalizing peek into the future of our global society." - George Takei, author of New York Times-bestseller They Called Us Enemy Harmony Becker's story resonates with humanity and deep wisdom. "There is humor and charm in the intersection of languages and understandings.
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