taiwanese americans

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taiwanese americans

Unhappy camper

Would you rather blend in or stand out? Claire and Michelle used to be best friends, but now the two sisters couldn't be more different. Michelle will do anything to fit in, even if it means denying her Taiwanese culture, whereas Claire is proud of who she is. So much so that she decides to become a junior counselor at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Sensing a rift between the two, their parents decide to send them both off to camp, much to Michelle's dismay. As summer continues, both sisters learn more about their culture and each other. But Michelle must eventually decide to either embrace her culture and family or assimilate into the popular group at school. Which will she choose?.
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Asking for a friend

2024
"Pairing up with her nonconformist and infuriating frenemy Garrett Tsai to start a dating-advice column, strong-willed, ambitious Juliana Zhao, determined to win the Asian Americans in Business competition, faces failure for the first time and must reckon with the sacrifices she's made to be a perfect daughter"--OCLC.
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Unhappy camper

2024
"A graphic novel about two sisters--one who embraces her Taiwanese culture and one eager to do away with it--who rebuild their bond at a Taiwanese American summer camp"--OCLC.

In the beautiful country

2023
Arriving in America, the so-called beautiful country, Anna, a young Taiwanese girl, finds it anything but beautiful as she and her family struggle to make a place for themselves in this world and learn the true meaning of home.

The many meanings of Meilan

2022
"A family feud before the start of seventh grade propels Meilan from Boston's Chinatown to rural Ohio, where she must tap into her inner strength and sense of justice to make a new place for herself"--Provided by publisher.

Love & resistance

2023
Seventeen-year-old Taiwanese American Olivia joins forces with a secret society of students intent on ending the school's culture around bullying--all while making friends and falling in love along the way.

It's boba time for Pearl Li!

Twelve-year-old Pearl Li tries to gain her family's acceptance and save her favorite boba tea shop by selling her crocheted amigurumi dolls.
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Chloe's Lunar New Year

2023
"It's almost Lunar New Year, and Chloe can't wait to celebrate! But first, Chloe and her family must prepare for the new year. They buy new shoes, lay out good-luck oranges in a bowl, decorate the red envelope, and make a crispy turnip cake. Everyone comes together to cook a fantastic feast, saving a plate for A-m?, of course. Chloe enjoys the festive celebration and yummy food, but most of all, she loves spending time with her family"--Provided by publisher.
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Geraldine Pu and her lucky pencil, too!

"Geraldine Pu is assigned to write a true story about her family at school and discovers that her family is full of incredible memories"--Provided by the publisher.
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In the beautiful country

Arriving in America, the so-called beautiful country, Anna, a young Taiwanese girl, finds it anything but beautiful as she and her family struggle to make a place for themselves in this world and learn the true meaning of home.
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