asian americans

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asian americans

We who produce pearls

an anthem for Asian America
2024
"This . . . anthem for Asian America celebrates the richness and diversity within the Asian American identity and serves as a reminder of their self-worth, their legacy and, most of all, their destiny, reminding readers to rise up, speak out and step into power"--Provided by publisher.

Asian American is not a color

conversations on race, affirmative action, and family
2024
"A mother and race scholar seeks to answer her daughter's many questions about race and racism with an earnest exploration into race relations and affirmative action from the perspectives of Asian Americans"--.

An inconvenient minority

the attack on Asian American excellence and the fight for meritocracy
2021
This look at the Students for Fair Admission v. Harvard case examines the policy proposals that serve to exclude Asian Americans from the upper ranks of the elite and the false narrative of American meritocracy.

When we were infinite

2022
"Knowing that the friendships she depends on will change when her parents split up, Beth witnesses a private act of violence in her crush's home before forging a pact with her friends to offer support in the face of a life-altering decision"--Provided by publisher.
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The queens of New York

Seventeen-year-old inseparable best friends Jia, Ariel, and Everett navigate first love, grief, racism, and Asian American consciousness during one life-changing summer apart.
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The comeback

Twelve-year-old Maxine Chen dreams of being a figure skating champion, but a remarkably talented new girl at the arena and a racist classmate at school test her resolve.

A is for Asian American

an Asian Pacific Islander Desi American alphabet
"Following the alphabet, poetry and expository text explain and showcase the cultural traditions and contributions of Asian Americans throughout U.S. history. Topics include traditions in food, family, and social celebrations, as well as key moments in history and milestone achievements"--Provided by publisher.

I'm not here to make friends

2023
Starring in a teen reality show with an all-Asian American cast, Sabine Zhang sees this as her opportunity to step into the spotlight, but when the producers want drama at all costs, she is pitted against Yoona Bae.

The boy you always wanted

2023
Attempting to fulfill her grandfather's dying wish, seventeen-year-old Francine enlists Ollie Tran to act as his honorary male, but the mounting lies and romantic feelings they develop complicate their plan.
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Chloe Kim

2024
"Engaging images accompany information about Chloe Kim. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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