Description: A vibrant exploration of the world's newest language--where it came from, how it works, and where it's going.
Brief description: Keith Houston is the author of Face with Tears of Joy, Empire of the Sum, Shady Characters, and The Book. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and on Mental Floss, BBC Culture, and Literary Hub. He lives in Linlithgow, Scotland.
Review Quotes: Houston's enthusiasm for the emoji's creativity, use, and function comes to the fore, and reading the book feels like grabbing a coffee with a friend and listening to them happily describe their most recent interests and discoveries.--Monique Martinez "Library Journal"