chinese americans

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chinese americans

Bubble trouble

"Chloe loves musicals and is desperate to go on the class trip to Broadway. Since her mother died, money has been tight and her father's zany inventions are not selling. . . . With the help of her best friend Sabrina, Chloe comes up with a way to make some money by making and selling boba tea"--OCLC.

Chicken soup, chicken soup

"Two grandmas. Two delicious recipes. Sophie loves Bubbe's Jewish chicken soup, made with kreplach. She also loves Nai Nai's Chinese chicken soup, with wonton. But don't tell Bubbe and Nai Nai that their soups are the same!"--Provided by publisher.

The verifiers

Avid mystery reader Claudia Lin works in New York City for the online dating platform Veracity which prides itself on showcasing accurate client portrayals. When one of her clients is found dead of an apparent suicide, Claudia is suspicious and begins investigating. Her search uncovers a conspiracy, which she tries to tease apart amidst dealing with her dysfunctional Chinese American family.

Love, love

"Frances Chin, a 10-year old Chinese-American girl, lives with her immigrant parents and older sister, Clara. At school Frances copes with bullies and the loneliness of not quite fitting in. And at home, her parents are preoccupied with work and worry about Clara, whose hair is inexplicably falling out. But, with the help of her friend Annie, Frances is determined to solve the mystery of Clara's condition"--.

Winnie Zeng unleashes a legend

Armed with her fledgling powers, a magic cookbook, and the mentorship of a talking rabbit, sixth-grader Winnie Zeng must embrace her heritage and the powers of her ancestors to save her town from an evil spirit of Chinese legend.

Top story

2023
"Mia Tang is at the top of her game! She's spending winter break with Mom, Lupe, Jason, and Hank in San Francisco's Chinatown! Rich with history and hilarious aunties and uncles, it's the place to find a great story--one she hopes to publish while attending journalism camp at the Tribune. But this trip has as many bumps as the hills of San Francisco... 1. Mia's camp is full of older kids, with famous relatives, fancy laptops, and major connections! Can she compete with just her pen and passion? 2. Lupe's thinking about skipping ahead to college! Will Mia ever get a chance to just chill with her best friend? 3. Jason's crushing hard on a new girl. For the first time ever, Mia is speechless...and jealous. Can she find the courage to tell Jason--gulp--that she has a crush on him? Even for the best writers, it's not always easy to find the right words. But if anyone can tell a top story, it's Mia Tang!"--Provided by publisher.

Maizy Chen's last chance

2023
"Eleven-year-old Maizy Chen visits her estranged grandparents, who own and run a Chinese restaurant in Last Chance, Minnesota; as her visit lengthens, she makes unexpected discoveries about her family's history and herself"--Provided by publisher.

Ghosts, toast, and other hazards

2023
When her stepfather leaves and her family loses their home to fire, twelve-year-old Chinese-American Monica, or Mo, struggles with anxiety, but the chance to hunt an elephant ghost--and the promise of a new friend--help convince her to live a little more dangerously.

Theo Tan and the fox spirit

2022
A twelve-year-old Chinese American boy must learn to embrace his heritage and accept his beloved older brother's spirit companion--a mystical fox named Kai--to solve the mystery of Jamie's death.

The mystery of the disappearing treasure map

2023
When Katie Woo and Pedro find a treasure map at the beach the wind snatches it away, and they chase after it.

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