It’s Girls Like You, Mickey
It’s Girls Like You, Mickey By Patti Kim Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9781534443457 Age Range: 10+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound| B&N | Worldcat “This standalone companion to Kim’s I’m Ok shifts the focus to Ok’s friend Mickey McDonald, now starting the seventh grade and exchanging postcards with Ok, who has moved away.” —Publishers Weekly Description For the first time in her confident, bold life, Mickey McDonald is nervous about starting school. Her best friend, Ok, has moved away; her father has probably left town for good; and she...
Read MoreAlmost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir
Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir By Robin Ha Published by HarperCollins Publishers ISBN-13: 9780062685094 Age Range: 13+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A poignant and unvarnished depiction of immigration—both the heartache and the rewards.” —School Library Journal Description For as long as she can remember, it’s been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in Seoul, Korea, wasn’t always easy, but it has bonded them fiercely together. So when a vacation to visit friends in Huntsville, Alabama,...
Read MoreStand Up, Yumi Chung!
Stand Up, Yumi Chung! By Jessica Kim Published by Penguin Young Readers Group ISBN-13: 9780525554974 Age Range: 9+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…a pop song of immigrant struggle colliding with comedy and Korean barbecue.” —Kirkus Reviews Description On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her “Yu-MEAT” because she smells like her family’s Korean barbecue restaurant. On the inside, Yumi is ready for her Netflix stand-up special. Her notebook is filled with mortifying memories...
Read MoreLet’s Go to Taekwondo
Let’s Go to Taekwondo By Aram Kim Published by Holiday House ISBN-13: 9780823443604 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon| IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat A Companion to No Kimchi for Me! Description Yoomi and her friends are ready to take on the test for their yellow belts in taekwondo. But Yoomi is afraid to break a board. Meanwhile, Grandma is struggling to learn something new, too. But Yoomi and Grandma encourage and inspire each other. Yoomi discovers how, with persistence, focus, deep breathing, and above all, a loving Grandma, even the toughest challenges can be overcome. This...
Read MoreFrankly in Love
Frankly in Love By David Yoon Published by Penguin Young Readers Group ISBN-13: 9781984812209 Age Range: 14+ Find a copy at Amazon| IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Full of keen observations about love, family, and race with a winning narrator, this is a must-purchase (multiple copies!) for any teen-serving library.” —School Library Journal Description Frank Li has two names. There’s Frank Li, his American name. Then there’s Sung-Min Li, his Korean name. No one uses his Korean name, not even his parents. Frank barely speaks any Korean. He was born and raised in...
Read MorePermanent Record
Permanent Record By Mary H. K. Choi Published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 9781534445970 Age Range: 14+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…discussions of mental illness, racial and cultural identity, and social media…” —School Library Journal Description On paper, college dropout Pablo Rind doesn’t have a whole lot going for him. His graveyard shift at a twenty-four-hour deli in Brooklyn is a struggle. Plus, he’s up to his eyeballs in credit card debt. Never mind the state of his student loans. Pop juggernaut Leanna...
Read MoreSymptoms of a Heartbreak
Symptoms of a Heartbreak By Sona Charaipotra Published by Imprint ISBN-13: 9781250199102 Age Range: 14+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…offering rich, nuanced portrayals of Indian American family and professional life.” —Kirkus Reviews Description The youngest doctor in America, an Indian-American teen makes her rounds—and falls head over heels—in Sona Charaipotra’s contemporary romantic comedy. Fresh from med school, sixteen-year-old medical prodigy Saira arrives for her first day at her new job: treating children with cancer. She’s always...
Read MoreI’m Ok
I’m Ok By Patti Kim Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9781534419292 Age Range: 10+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat A work of heavy, realistic fiction told with oddball humor, honesty, and heart. —Kirkus Reviews Description Ok Lee knows it’s his responsibility to help pay the bills. With his father gone and his mother working three jobs and still barely making ends meet, there’s really no other choice. If only he could win the cash prize at the school talent contest! But he can’t sing or dance, and has no magic up his sleeves, so he tries...
Read MoreThe Day You Begin
The Day You Begin By Jacqueline Woodson Illustrated by Rafael Lopez Published by Penguin Young Readers Group ISBN-13: 9780399246531 Age Range: 5+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A must-have book about the power of one’s voice and the friendships that emerge when you are yourself.” —Kirkus Reviews Description There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it’s how you look or talk, or where you’re from; maybe it’s what you eat, or something just as...
Read MoreChef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix
Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix By Jacqueline Briggs Martin, June Jo Lee Illustrated by Man One Published by Readers to Eaters Age Range: 5+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A vibrant, life-affirming tribute to a chef and his city.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Chef Roy Choi calls himself a “street cook.” He wants outsiders, low-riders, kids, teens, shufflers and skateboarders, to have food cooked with care, with love, with sohn maash. “Sohn maash” is the flavors in our fingertips. It is the love and cooking talent that Korean mothers...
Read MoreWhere’s Halmoni?
Where’s Halmoni? By Julie Kim Published by Sasquatch Books Age Range: 5+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “An exceptionally charming and well-executed romp that brings to life loving family relationships and an enticing fairy-tale world.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Beautifully illustrated and told by debut author Julie Kim, this picture book in a graphic-novel style follows a young Korean girl and boy whose search for their missing grandmother leads them into a world inspired by Korean folklore, complete with mischievous goblins (dokkebi), a greedy...
Read MoreAmina’s Voice
Amina’s Voice By Hena Khan Published by Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Age Range: 8 and older Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Khan deftly—and subtly—weaves aspects of Pakistani and Muslim culture into her story, allowing readers to unconsciously absorb details and develop understanding and compassion for another culture and faith.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Description A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family’s vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy...
Read MoreThe Sun Is Also a Star
The Sun Is Also a Star By Nicola Yoon Published by Random House Children’s Books A 2016 National Book Award Finalist Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Description Natasha: I’m a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will never come true. I’m definitely not the kind of girl who meets a cute boy on a crowded New York City street and falls in love with him. Not when my family is twelve hours away from being deported to Jamaica. Falling in love with him won’t be my story. Daniel: I’ve always been the good son, the good student,...
Read MoreCultural Research: I’m New Here
“I’m New Here grew in my mind over many years of considering recently-arrived, culturally diverse students, as I interacted with them while creating books, speaking in schools, and evaluating available resources. Though there are many wonderful books featuring individual child immigrants, it seemed to me that in the big picture something was missing. Somehow the emphasis was on what immigrant children needed to acquire, as if they arrived as blank slates, needing to be filled. I wanted to focus on the strengths these children already had, leading rich and complex lives in their...
Read MoreI’m New Here
I’m New Here By Anne Sibley O’Brien Published by Charlesbridge Publishing Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N “Whether readers are new themselves or meeting those who are new, there are lessons to be learned here about perseverance, bravery, and inclusion, and O’Brien’s lessons are heartfelt and poetically rendered.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Description Maria is from Guatemala, Jin is from Korea, and Fatima is from Somalia. All three are new to their American elementary school, and each has trouble speaking, writing, and sharing ideas in English....
Read MoreFirst Crossing
First Crossing: Stories About Teen Immigrants Edited by Donald R. Gallo Published by Candlewick Press “Newly transplanted teens will find the voices represented in this collection far more relevant than those echoing forth from the huddled masses of Ellis Island, and American-born readers will gain insight from the palpable depictions of what it’s like to be thrust into ‘the middle of a game where [you] don’t know the players, the rules, or even the object.'” —Jennifer Mattson, Booklist Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N ...
Read MoreWhat Will You Be, Sara Mee?
What Will You Be, Sara Mee? By Kate Aver Avraham Illustrated by Anne Sibley O’Brien Published by Charlesbridge Publishers “Of particular interest to Korean American families, this festive story also introduces a different cultural birthday tradition to non-Koreans.” —Booklist “What Will You Be Sara Mee? gives readers a beautiful glimpse into Korean culture.” —Teaching Tolerence Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description Will she be an artist? A cook? A writer? Sara Mee is turning one, and her family and friends gather for her tol, or...
Read MoreProject Mulberry
Project Mulberry By Linda Sue Park Published by Random House Publishers “There’s no easy resolution, but the unforgettable family and friendship story, the quiet, almost unspoken racism, and the excitement of the science make this a great cross-curriculum title.” —Hazel Rochman, Booklist Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description Julia Song and her friend Patrick want to team up to win a blue ribbon at the state fair, but they can’t agree on the perfect project. Then Julia’s mother suggests they raise silkworms as she did years...
Read MoreMy Name is Yoon
My Name Is Yoon By Helen Recorvits Illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux “…the themes of acknowledging and accepting differences while preserving individuality offer positive reinforcements for children from multiple cultural backgrounds.”—Skye Suttie, Children’s Literature Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description Yoon’s name means Shining Wisdom, and when she writes it in Korean, it looks happy, like dancing figures. But her father tells her that she must learn to write it in English. In English, all the lines and...
Read MoreCooper’s Lesson
Cooper’s Lesson By Sun Yung Shin Translated by Min Paek Illustrated by Kim Cogan Published by Children’s Book Press “Told in gentle language, this quiet story focuses on the challenges of being caught between two cultures.” —Carolyn Janssen, School Library Journal Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description Cooper’s Lesson is an inspiring story about identity and intergenerational friendship, featuring a young biracial boy, written in both English and Korean. Cooper has had about enough of being half and half. And he’s really had enough...
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