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Char Siu Bao Boy by Sandra S. Yamate, illustrated by Joyce M.W. Jenkin [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Char Siu Bao BoyCharlie’s favorite food was char siu bao, a Chinese barbecue pork filled bun. He ate these buns every day, but the other students made fun of him. So he tried...

Ashok by Any Other Name by Sandra S. Yamate, illustrated by Janice Tohinaka [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Indian American, Japanese American, Repost, South Asian American

Ashok by Any Other NameAshok, a young Indian American boy, wishes he had a more "American" name. So each day, Ashok tries a new moniker, from Tom to Walter to Frances, until...

Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan’s Chinese New Year by Kate Waters and Madeline Slovenz-Low, illustrated by Martha Cooper [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Lion DancerYoung Ernie is about to experience the most important day of his life. He will perform his first Lion Dance through the streets of New York City’s Chinatown, as part of the Chinese New...

The Forever Christmas Tree by Yoshiko Uchida, illustrated by Kazue Mizumura [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Japanese American, Repost

Forever Christmas TreeYoung Takashi hears wonderful stories about a joyous holiday called Christmas from his sister Kaya. As the day approaches, the two create beautiful decorations. On Christmas Eve, they decorate their mean, reclusive...

The Chinese Siamese Cat by Amy Tan, illustrated by Gretchen Shields [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Chinese Siamese CatMing Miao tells her five kittens about their famous ancestor, Sagwa of China, who one day, during mischievous play, falls into the inkpot and walks all over the Foolish Magistrate’s dreaded Scroll...

Angel Child, Dragon Child by Michele Maria Surat, illustrated by Vo-Dinh Mai [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Repost, Southeast Asian American, Vietnamese American

Angel Child, Dragon ChildYoung Ut recently arrived in the U.S. from Vietnam with her siblings and father, but the family still waits for their mother. Ut’s new life is difficult, as other students...

Square Beak by Chyng Feng Sun, illustrated by Chihsien Shen [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost

Square BeakSquare Beak is aptly named for her square-shaped beak. Because she looks different from the other chickens in the yard, she is ostracized. She wanders outside her small world, and becomes famous for the...

Sachiko Means Happiness by Kimiko Sakai [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Japanese American, Repost

Sachiko Means HappinessYoung Sachiko is frustrated about having to spend time with her elderly grandmother, with whom she shares the same name, who no longer even recognizes her. Sachiko comes to understand what has...

Journey Home by Yoshiko Uchida, illustrated by Charles Robinson [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

03 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Japanese American, Middle Grade Readers, Repost, Young Adult Readers

Journey HomeJust before the end of World War II, the Sakane family is released from internment camp and sent to live briefly in Salt Lake City. When they are finally allowed to return to their...

Journey to Topaz: A Story of the Japanese-American Evacuation by Yoshiko Uchida, illustrated by Donald Carrick Robinson [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

03 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Japanese American, Middle Grade Readers, Repost, Young Adult Readers

Journey to TopazWith the advent of World War II, Yuki’s family is separated and imprisoned. Her father is taken away by the FBI, and the rest of the family is eventually shipped to Camp...

The Ink-Keeper’s Apprentice by Allen Say [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

03 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Japanese American, Memoir, Middle Grade Readers, Repost, Young Adult Readers

Ink-Keeper's ApprenticeDetermined to become an artist, young Sei Koichi convinces the famous cartoonist Noro Shinpei to take him on as an apprentice. Under Sensei’s (Japanese for "teacher") nurturing tutelage, he receives a new name, Kiyoi,...

Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family by Lensey Namioka [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

03 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Chinese American, Fiction, Middle Grade Readers, Repost

Yang the ThirdYingmei Yang wants to "be American." She’s changed her name to Mary, keeps a notebook of American slang, and tries her best to make friends at school. But she realizes that fitting...

One Bird by Kyoko Mori [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

03 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Japanese, Japanese American, Middle Grade Readers, Repost, Young Adult Readers

One BirdAt 15, young Megumi is left behind to live with her cold father and difficult grandmother when her desperately unhappy mother suddenly leaves the family. In Japan, tradition dictates that children must remain with...

Gay-Neck: The Story of a Pigeon by Dhan Gopal Mukerji, illustrated by Boris Artzybasheff [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

03 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Indian, Indian American, Middle Grade Readers, Repost, South Asian, South Asian American

Gay-NeckGay-Neck, an especially talented pigeon, is the pride of his owner, a young Indian boy from Calcutta. The bird spends a summer in the Himalayan mountains, honing his skills, and eventually proves to be a hero...

If It Hadn’t Been for Yoon Jun by Marie G. Lee [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

03 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Korean American, Middle Grade Readers, Repost, Young Adult Readers

If It Hadn't Been for Yoon JunAlice Larsen is a popular seventh-grade cheerleader. Then Yoon Jun Lee arrives from Korea, and Alice’s father wants her to be his friend. Although...

Finding My Voice by Marie G. Lee [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

03 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Korean American, Middle Grade Readers, Repost, Young Adult Readers

Finding My VoiceIt’s senior year in high school and Ellen understandably wants to spend time with her friends, but her parents expect her to study even more she can get into Harvard. Ellen must...

Saying Goodbye by Marie G. Lee [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

03 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Korean American, Middle Grade Readers, Repost

Saying GoodbyeEllen has left her small hometown for Harvard University, where she becomes good friends with her African American roommate and finds new friends among the Korean American students. She comes face-to-face with the reality...

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

03 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Chinese American, Fiction, Middle Grade Readers, Repost

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie RobinsonShirley Temple Wong, with her new American name, arrives in her new American home. But making friends proves difficult. She...

Stella: On the Edge of Popularity by Lauren Lee [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

03 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Korean American, Middle Grade Readers, Repost

StellaStella Kim can’t understand how Eileen, once her best friend, can now be so mean-spirited. Stella’s other friend Rachel doesn’t understand why Stella won’t speak up for herself. Little by little, Stella finds her own unique...

Gathering of Pearls by Sook Nyul Choi [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]

03 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Korean American, Middle Grade Readers, Repost, Young Adult Readers

Gathering of PearlsSookan, the protagonist from Year of Impossible Goodbyes and Echoes of the White Giraffe, arrives in the U.S. at a small all-girls Catholic college from Korea. Her first...

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