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"'RISE' is a love letter to and for Asian Americans--a vivid scrapbook of voices, emotions, and memories from an era in which [their] culture was forged and transformed, and a way to preserve both the headlines and the intimate conversations that have shaped [their] community into who [they] are today"--Provided by publisher.
2) Girls to the front: 40 Asian American women who blazed a trail written and illustrated by Ńina Mata
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[2025]
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English
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage - Tweens
Women's History Month - Tweens
Women's History Month - Tweens
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"From the big stage to the US Navy, from laboratories to the boardroom, from the Olympics to the pages in books, these girls and women lead every line. Bold, bright, and empowering profiles by ... artist Nińa Mata place these incredible changemakers at the very front and inspire readers to tap into their own greatness
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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. From scientists to sports stars, aerospace engineers to artists, every person shines in this collection. Dynamic portraits portray each person with bold colors and clever,...
5) Asians
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[2013]
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English
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Looks at the prejudices and struggles dealt with by Asian Americans, including information about railroad construction, modern-day racism, and stereotypes.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Despite the fact that two thirds of U.S. Buddhists identify as Asian American, mainstream perceptions about what it means to be Buddhist in America often whitewash and invisibilize the diverse, inclusive, and intersectional communities that lie at the heart of American Buddhism. Be the Refuge is both critique and celebration, calling out the erasure of Asian American Buddhists while uplifting the complexity and nuance of their authentic stories and...
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Wen xue sen lin xi lie volume LF0160
Pub. Date
2022.
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中文(繁體)
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Every day Willis Wu leaves his tiny room in a Chinatown SRO and enters the Golden Palace restaurant, where Black and White, a procedural cop show, is in perpetual production. He's a bit player here too, but he dreams of being Kung Fu Guy-- and he sees his life as a script. After stumbling into the spotlight, Willis finds himself launched into a wider world than he has ever known, discovering not only the secret history of Chinatown, but the buried...
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"What's the harm in a pseudonym? Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn't write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American--in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author R. F. Kuang in the vein of White Ivy and The Other Black Girl. Authors June Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars: same year at Yale, same debut...
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"A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her...
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"Students will learn about yellow peril and discover how it endangers lives and leads to racially motivated hate crimes against Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in America. This series explores the issues specific to the AAPI community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate, and director of the San Diego State University Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource...
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Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage - Tweens
Día Booklist (K-Grade 2) 2023
NCSS / CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People K-2 2023
Texas Topaz Nonfiction Gems 2023 (Gr. 3-5)
Día Booklist (K-Grade 2) 2023
NCSS / CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People K-2 2023
Texas Topaz Nonfiction Gems 2023 (Gr. 3-5)
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"A lyrical nonfiction picture book featuring eighteen Asian American changemakers and two pivotal moments in Asian American history, illustrated by fifteen renowned Asian and Asian American artists"-- Provided by publisher.
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[2024]
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English
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"Celebrate the diversity, history, and rich cultures of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and teach kids ages 8-12 about the people, experiences, and events that have shaped AAPI history"-- Provided by publisher.
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When Sabine Zhang is picked for Hotel California, a teen reality show with an all-Asian cast, she jumps at the opportunity. As one of few Asians at her high school in the Midwest, she's always felt as if she was playing a side character in someone else's story. But on this show, she'll finally have a chance to step into the spotlight. All Yoona Bae wants is to get away. The girls at church think she's mean, her mom thinks she's a troublemaker, and...
15) We are here: 30 inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have shaped the United States
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2022.
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English
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"We Are Here celebrates 30 of the most influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. history"-- Provided by publisher.
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Ming stories (Deirdre Sullivan) volume 2
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English
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"Ming and Poppy's journey takes them over sidewalk cracks and dancing shadows, past honking horns and crowded crosswalks. They greet old friends and make new ones, while sharing stories, secrets, and the sting of painful words"-- Provided by publisher.
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Ming stories (Deirdre Sullivan) volume 1
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English
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage - More Children
Back to School, More Titles - Children
Back to School, More Titles - Children
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Ming goes to preschool, where she bravely plays all kinds of games with new friends and old, but she is still not quite ready for the big red slide.
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English
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage - Tweens
Lone Star List 2024 (Gr. 6-8)
Summer Reading List ALSC 2024 Gr. 6-8
Texas Bluebonnet List 2024-25
Lone Star List 2024 (Gr. 6-8)
Summer Reading List ALSC 2024 Gr. 6-8
Texas Bluebonnet List 2024-25
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In a crowded Chicago airport, an incident at TSA impacts twelve young Asian Americans, all strangers to one another before this day. As events cause their journeys to intertwine, they discover the challenges of friendship, the perils of younger siblings, the power or words, and the unexpected significance of a blue Stratocaster electric guitar. Twelve virtuoso authors draw from their own experiences to explore themes of identity and belonging in the...
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