Kali Canedo's debut novella "Year of the Rabbit" follows high school senior Jing and her recurring dreams as she chooses between two life paths. Does she stay in her hometown and marry her loving boyfriend? Does she chase her dream to study Chemistry at MIT? A child of two worlds, Jing must contend with her dual identity as a Chinese-American girl and reconcile the societal norms of each culture in order to rise to meet her destiny.
Colored Beads, Kali Canedo's debut poetry book is a collection of poetry centered around the story of a crumbling relationship, fatuous love affairs, finding and reclaiming oneself, and rekindling that burnt out passion. Canedo explores themes of love, loss, longing, and personal empowerment in this tumultuous journey between relationships.