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The Best Kind of Mooncake
When a stranger from a faraway land arrives hungry, a child's mother gives him their precious double yolk mooncake. This act of kindness prompts other vendors to give enough to help the man get on his feet. With kindness, the favor is returned in a…
Position: 652 (337 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: 640 (342 views)
Stories Beyond Borders: A Chinese American and Diasporic Reading List
Created to commemorate the Chinese American Librarians Association’s 50th Anniversary, Stories Beyond Borders features children’s, middle grade, and young adult books centering Chinese American and diasporic voices. Rooted in different parts of the…
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Ten Little Dumplings
At first glance, readers encounter an auspicious pairing of boys and dumplings, celebrated and revered. But in the shadows, a little girl is always there, learning from the world. Quirky and distinct ink and pencil art speaks volumes about breaking…
Tags: Cultural traditions
Position: 619 (355 views)
Living with Viola
Olivia Tong's anxiety takes the form of a ghostly and mean inner voice named Viola. Viola is there to create self-doubt, feed on Livy's fears, and interfere when Livy begins to make friends. Livy wonders if her parents will understand her requests…
Position: 629 (349 views)
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 poignant graphic memoir delves into the nuances of identity and reflects on what it takes to truly…
Tags: Teen
Position: 549 (384 views)
Picture Us in the Light
Danny Cheng is a senior in high school ready to head off to his dream college in the fall. When long-held family secrets come to light, Danny must make a journey into his past to accept his future. This is one of the books on the CALA/YALSA…
Tags: Teen
Position: 645 (340 views)
A Duet for Home
After her dad died, June and her mother must move into Huey House, where she is not allowed to bring a viola gifted by her dad. At the shelter, June meets Tyrell, who knows the best that Huey House offers. When they discover a new policy that…
Position: 577 (370 views)
These Violent Delights
The Scarlet Gang and the White Flowers have been at war in Shanghai for generations. When bodies start piling up and a mysterious entity lurks in the shadow, two feuding families must come together to find answers. This is one of the books on the…
Tags: Teen
Position: 494 (406 views)
Amah Faraway
Kylie is nervous to visit Taiwan and meet her grandmother Amah, whom she’s seen only in video chats from her home in San Francisco. But as she slowly gets to know Amah, the two become closer and Kylie becomes braver in her explorations of the city.…
Tags: Taiwanese Culture; Taiwanese Food; Grandmother and Grandchild; Amah; Cultural Distance; Video Calls
Position: 560 (381 views)
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A Tribute Resolution Recognizing the Chinese American Librarians Association’s 50th Anniversary
American Library Association (ALA) Tribute Resolution recognizing CALA's 50th anniversary. The resolution was shared in the 2023 ALA Council meeting…
