chinese americans

In nineteenth-century New York City, teenaged Leung promises not to compete in bareknuckle boxing matches until he fixes his sloppy technique, but when his uncle's gambling debts get out of control, Leung must enter the ring to save him.

In 1952 eleven-year-old Azalea is sent to Paris Junction, Arkansas, to help out her grandmother who has injured her foot, but does not really seem to want her help; Billy Wong is a Chinese-American boy whose uncle owns the local grocery store, in town to attend the "white" school, since the Chinese mission school has closed, but frustrated by the overt prejudice of the local children--and over the summer the two begin to forge a friendship.

Combines four previously published stories, including Katie in the kitchen, Katie saves the Earth, Katie's lucky birthday, and Katie's new shoes, in which Katie does her best to be considerate and helpful.

After an American family adopts eleven-year-old Wen from a Chinese orphanage, she vows to find a family for her best friend, too.

At the age of three Lily was put up for adoption, then her mother disappeared without a trace. Now a Chinese-American, Lily lives with the racism brought on by the Korean War, racism her white parents seem unable to acknowledge. Lily is eyed with suspicion in school and wherever she goes, until a visit to an art museum brings her in contact with artist Elliot James, who asks her if she would model for him.

When fearful seven-year-old Alvin Ho learns that his mother is expecting a baby, he develops a sympathetic pregnancy, adding to his worry about the burglar who is targeting Concord, Massachusetts.

A young boy in Concord, Massachusetts, who loves superheroes and comes from a long line of brave Chinese farmer-warriors, wants to make friends, but first he must overcome his fear of everything.

When Alvin's father takes him camping to instill a love of nature, like that of their home-town hero Henry David Thoreau, Alvin makes a new friend and learns that he can be brave despite his fear of everything.

"Identical twins Ling and Ting celebrate their birthday by sharing gifts and making wishes"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of martial artist and movie star Bruce Lee.