This Time Will Be Different
This Time Will Be Different By Misa Sugiura Published by HarperCollins Publishers ISBN-13: 9780062473448 Age Range: 13+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…masterly weaving of the personal, political and historical…” —The New York Times Book Review Description The author of the Asian Pacific American Award-winning It’s Not Like It’s a Secret is back with another smartly drawn coming-of-age novel that weaves riveting family drama, surprising humor, and delightful romance into a story that will draw you in from the very first page. Katsuyamas...
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Ojiichan’s Gift By Chieri Uegaki Illustrated by Genevieve Simms Published by Kids Can Press, Limited ISBN-13: 9781771389631 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat This tender depiction of the special relationship between a grandparent and grandchild will resonate with young readers and adults alike. —School Library Journal Description When Mayumi was born, her grandfather created a garden for her. It was unlike any other garden she knew. It had no flowers or vegetables. Instead, Ojiichan made it out of stones: ?big ones, little ones and ones in-between.?...
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American Panda By Gloria Chao Published by Simon Pulse ISBN: 9781481499101 Age Range: 12+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Chao’s effervescent debut explores topics and themes that are salient for all teens…perhaps even more so for children of immigrants, who have a foot in two cultures and an ever-present awareness of the sacrifices their parents have made.” —Publishers Weekly Description At seventeen, Mei should be in high school, but skipping fourth grade was part of her parents’ master plan. Now a freshman at MIT, she is on track to fulfill the...
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The Thing About Luck By Cynthia Kadohata Illustrated by Julia Kuo Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9781416918820 Age Range: 10+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Readers who peel back the layers of obsessions and fears will find a character who is determined, compassionate and altogether delightful.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Summer knows that kouun means “good luck” in Japanese, and this year her family has none of it. Just when she thinks nothing else can possibly go wrong, an emergency whisks her parents away to Japan—right...
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Hello Universe By Erin Entrada Kelly Illustrated by Isabel Roxas Published by HarperCollins Publishers Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Plucky protagonists and a deftly woven story will appeal to anyone who has ever felt a bit lost in the universe.” —School Library Journal Description Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly’s Hello, Universe is a funny and poignant neighborhood story about unexpected friendships. In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and feels out of place in his...
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It’s Not Like It’s A Secret By Misa Sugiura Published by HarperCollins Publishers Age Range: 13+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Well-paced, brimming with drama, and utterly vital.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Sixteen-year-old Sana Kiyohara has too many secrets. Some are small, like how it bothers her when her friends don’t invite her to parties. Some are big, like the fact that her father may be having an affair. And then there’s the one that she can barely even admit to herself—the one about how she might have a crush on her best friend....
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Flying the Dragon By Natalie Dias Lorenzi Published by Charlesbridge “Details of Japanese language, culture and kite fighting enhance the diversity theme. A quiet, beautifully moving portrayal of a multicultural family.” —Kirkus Reviews “Lorenzi offers an empathetic and quietly affecting fish-out-of-water story, with both children struggling with disappointments, prejudice, language difficulties, and being caught between cultures.” —Publisher’s Weekly Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description Flying the Dragon tells the story of two cousins in...
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