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P HO, J
EYES THAT SPEAK TO THE STARS
Joanna Ho
When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, the boy turns to his family for comfort and becomes inspired by the men in his family.
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Anna Kim DANBI LEADS THE SCHOOL PARADE
Nathan Chen WEI SKATES ON P CHEN, N
Wei has loved ice-skating ever since his first visit to the rink. But as Wei's first big competition draws near, he begins to worry. He's been training hard, but what if he doesn't win? With help from Mom, can Wei find a way to handle his nerves? What would it feel like to skate without the pressure of winning?
Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America. But a bit nervous too, for when she walks into the classroom, everything goes quiet. Everyone stares. Danbi wants to join in the dances and the games, but she doesn't know the rules and just can't get anything right. Luckily, she isn't one to give up.
P YANG, J
A BOY NAMED ISAMU: A STORY OF ISAMU NOGUCHI
James Yang
Imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi, while wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, seeing things Isamu sees through the eyes of a young artist.
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PUNKY ALOHA
Shar Tuiasoa
Punky loves to do a lot of things--except meeting new friends. She doesn't feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother's magical sunglasses, and with a lot of aloha in her heart, Punky sets off on a big adventure for the very first time.
Nicole Chen HOW WE SAY I LOVE YOU P CHEN, N
In this heartwarming picture book, an Asian American girl shares how her family expresses their love for one another through actions rather than words. So many families express their love in all they do for one another, every day. Here is a book that wraps you in a hug and invites your family to share their own special ways of showing love.
Lyla Lee MINDY KIM MAKES A SPLASH YF LEE, L
Mindy Kim can't wait to learn ho her best friend, Sally! But during her first swim lesson, Mindy isn't so sure she can keep up. With a little help from Sally and Theodore the Mutt, can Mindy learn how to make a splash?
Christina Li RUBY LOST AND FOUND J LI, C
Thanks to her Ye-Ye's epic scavenger hunts, Ruby Chu knows San Francisco like the back of her hand. But after his death, she feels lost and it seems like everyone is abandoning her. After she gets in trouble at school, her parents have her spend the summer at a local senior center with her grandmother to try to help save a historic Chinatown bakery.
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YOU ARE HERE
Edited by Ellen Oh
An incident at a TSA security check point sows chaos and rumors, creating a chain of events that impacts twelve young Asian Americans in a crowded and restless airport.
THE SECRET BATTLE OF EVAN PAO
Wendy Wan Long Shang
Evan Pao and his family move to Haddington, Virginia in hopes of keeping his father's notoriety a secret, but a small southern town is not an easy place for a Chinese-American boy to fit in, and one kid, Brady Griggs, seems determined to make things difficult.
FINDING JUNIE KIM J OH, E
Ellen Oh
When Junie Kim is faced with middle school racism, she learns of her grandparents' extraordinary strength during the Korean War and finds her voice.
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MISFITS
Akemi Dawn Bowman GENERATION
Nicole Chen IT'S BOBA TIME FOR PEARL LI! J CHEN, N
A big-hearted Taiwanese American girl aims to gain her family's acceptance and save her favorite boba tea shop by selling her handcrafted amigurumi dolls.
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Christina Soontornvat THE TRYOUT
As one of the only Asian Americans in her school, Christina confronts both well-meaning ignorance and cruel racism, but in middle school fitting in is important, which is why she and her best friend Megan are both excited and nervous to try out for the popular cheerleading squad.
An eleven-year-old Japanese-American girl joins her performing arts school's J-Pop club, where the members form an imitation band of their favorite girl group, coming together from different corners of the school to help and support one another along the way.
SHINING A LIGHT J B SHI
Veeda Bybee
A collective biography of 40 influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, from Kalpana Chawla to The Rock to Tammy Duckworth, whose historical contributions readers may not know but whose light shines on, with stunning illustrated portraits by Hugo Award nominee Victo Ngai.