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- Collection: Stories Beyond Borders: A Chinese American and Diasporic Reading List
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Continuum
Chella Man chronicles the journey towards awareness, acceptance, and pride in his own identity as an Asian, Jewish, deaf, transgender, genderfluid young adult, activist, and artist. Man's work is featured throughout this brief but impactful memoir.…
Position: 569 (410 views)
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
Children of Asian descent are empowered to be proud of who they are through striking illustrations and poetic affirming text. Each book goes beyond cultural specifics and focuses on how that strength gives the child a more bright and autonomous…
Position: 540 (420 views)
Eyes that Speak to the Stars
This is a companion book to Eyes that Kiss in the Corners. Children of Asian descent are empowered to be proud of who they are through striking illustrations and poetic affirming text. Each book goes beyond cultural specifics and focuses on how that…
Position: 571 (409 views)
Front Desk
Mia Tang is the daughter of Chinese immigrants working and living at Calvista Motel. She tries to help her family as they settle into their new home and neighborhood. Mia's kindness, creativity, and courage build community as she confronts bullying…
Position: 617 (390 views)
Gold Mountain
When her brother passes away and her father is jailed for treason, Ling Fan must find a way to save her family. Disguised as her twin brother, Ling Fan travels to America to work for the Central Pacific Railroad Company. However, trouble brews…
Tags: Teen
Position: 588 (402 views)
Grandpa Grumps
Daisy's got big plans for when she finally meets her Yeh-Yeh who is visiting from China! But when he arrives, he's grumpy and becomes grumpier with each plan she shares. This delightfully illustrated picture book will have you cheering Daisy on as…
Position: 381 (488 views)
I Dream of Popo
A child in Taiwan loves spending time with her Popo. When the family immigrates to San Diego, the connection between the child and Popo is separated by a vast ocean. Mandarin phrases are featured throughout this story about finding expressions of…
Position: 629 (385 views)
In the Beautiful Country
Anna is excited to move from Taiwan to America, known as "the beautiful country," in this novel in verse. But that excitement is challenged by her difficulty in making friends—exacerbated by the "smelly" foods she brings to school—and understanding a…
Position: 585 (403 views)
Iron Widow
Wu Zetian has one goal—to get revenge on the male pilot responsible for the death of her sister. Her revenge, however, leads to the discovery of a conspiracy, one that can break apart the misogyny of the Chrysalis program. This is one of the books on…
Tags: Teen; Medieval China;
Position: 644 (375 views)
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Seventeen-year-old Chinese American Lily Hu embarks on a journey of self-awakening during the 1950s Red Scare in San Francisco’s Chinatown. She develops a tender and romantic relationship with white classmate Kathleen as they explore and find…
Tags: LGBT, LGBTQIA+Remove, Teen
Position: 650 (373 views)
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Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American
Laura just wants to join the basketball team and fit in. Weaving fond memories as a child in Wuhan, China, with coming-of-age struggles in Texas, this…
