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#StopAsianHate - Celebrating Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage

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Books that capture many different stories and debunk the Westernized, stereotypical view of the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience. These stories are important now, more than ever because of the rise in discrimination and hate crimes. #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate

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The Downstairs Girl

The Downstairs Girl

by Lee, Stacey

Book - 2019

*ebook and audiobook available* The Downstairs Girl follows Jo, a Chinese teen girl, and her experiences in the Reconstruction South. Born in Atlanta, GA...Show more *ebook and audiobook available* The Downstairs Girl follows Jo, a Chinese teen girl, and her experiences in the Reconstruction South. Born in Atlanta, GA, Jo struggles to remain invisible, especially as she shares her opinions and struggles in an advice column. Show less

*ebook and audiobook available* The Downstairs Girl follows Jo, a Chinese teen girl, and her experiences in the Reconstruction South. Born in Atlanta, GA...Show more *ebook and audiobook available* The Downstairs Girl follows Jo, a Chinese teen girl, and her experiences in the Reconstruction South. Born in Atlanta, GA, Jo struggles to remain invisible, especially as she shares her opinions and struggles in an advice column. Show less

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Frankly in Love

Frankly in Love

by Yoon, David

Book - 2019

*ebook and audiobook available*Korean American high school senior Frank Li is under a lot of pressure to live up to his parents' traditional expectations....Show more *ebook and audiobook available*Korean American high school senior Frank Li is under a lot of pressure to live up to his parents' traditional expectations. Although this book is cute and charming, it does not shy away from deep discussions of race and identity, making it a must-read. Show less

*ebook and audiobook available*Korean American high school senior Frank Li is under a lot of pressure to live up to his parents' traditional expectations....Show more *ebook and audiobook available*Korean American high school senior Frank Li is under a lot of pressure to live up to his parents' traditional expectations. Although this book is cute and charming, it does not shy away from deep discussions of race and identity, making it a must-read. Show less

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Butterfly Yellow

Butterfly Yellow

by Lai, Thanhha

Book - 2019

*ebook and audiobook available* A historical fiction novel that follows Hang, a Vietnam War refugee, as she partners with a city boy to find her younger brother. A deeply emotional story about survival, determination, and love. *ebook and audiobook available* A historical fiction novel that follows Hang, a Vietnam War refugee, as she partners with a city boy to find her younger brother. A deeply emotional story about survival, determination, and love. Show less

*ebook and audiobook available* A historical fiction novel that follows Hang, a Vietnam War refugee, as she partners with a city boy to find her younger brother. A deeply emotional story about survival, determination, and love. *ebook and audiobook available* A historical fiction novel that follows Hang, a Vietnam War refugee, as she partners with a city boy to find her younger brother. A deeply emotional story about survival, determination, and love. Show less

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We Are Not Free

We Are Not Free

by Chee, Traci

Book - 2020

The story of fourteen teens whose lives are turned upside down when over 100,000 people of Japanese ancestry are removed from their homes and forced into ...Show more The story of fourteen teens whose lives are turned upside down when over 100,000 people of Japanese ancestry are removed from their homes and forced into desolate incarceration camps. United by their heritage and their struggles with identity, We Are Not Free is an emotional story of resilience. Show less

The story of fourteen teens whose lives are turned upside down when over 100,000 people of Japanese ancestry are removed from their homes and forced into ...Show more The story of fourteen teens whose lives are turned upside down when over 100,000 people of Japanese ancestry are removed from their homes and forced into desolate incarceration camps. United by their heritage and their struggles with identity, We Are Not Free is an emotional story of resilience. Show less

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This Time Will Be Different

This Time Will Be Different

by Sugiura, Misa

Book - 2019

*ebook available* This Time Will Be Different is the story of Japanese-American teen CJ who enjoys working at her family's flower shop and is upset that h...Show more *ebook available* This Time Will Be Different is the story of Japanese-American teen CJ who enjoys working at her family's flower shop and is upset that her family has plans to sell it. This book tackles an abundance of topics, including social and economic injustice, feminism, and most of all, it dismantles the destructive Asian American immigration narrative. Show less

*ebook available* This Time Will Be Different is the story of Japanese-American teen CJ who enjoys working at her family's flower shop and is upset that h...Show more *ebook available* This Time Will Be Different is the story of Japanese-American teen CJ who enjoys working at her family's flower shop and is upset that her family has plans to sell it. This book tackles an abundance of topics, including social and economic injustice, feminism, and most of all, it dismantles the destructive Asian American immigration narrative. Show less

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Green Island

Green Island

by Ryan, Shawna Yang

Book - 2016

Set against the ever-changing backdrop of Taiwan during the post-World War II era of Martial law and the White Terror, Green Island is a novel about survi...Show more Set against the ever-changing backdrop of Taiwan during the post-World War II era of Martial law and the White Terror, Green Island is a novel about survival, growth, and developing one's identity. Above all else, it asks the question: "How far would you be willing to go for the ones you love?" -- Dust jacket flap. Show less

Set against the ever-changing backdrop of Taiwan during the post-World War II era of Martial law and the White Terror, Green Island is a novel about survi...Show more Set against the ever-changing backdrop of Taiwan during the post-World War II era of Martial law and the White Terror, Green Island is a novel about survival, growth, and developing one's identity. Above all else, it asks the question: "How far would you be willing to go for the ones you love?" -- Dust jacket flap. Show less

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The Farm

The Farm

A Novel

by Ramos, Joanne

Book - 2019

An exploration of race, immigrants, and social differences, The Farm is centered around Golden Oaks, a company that gives rewards to mothers to produce pe...Show more An exploration of race, immigrants, and social differences, The Farm is centered around Golden Oaks, a company that gives rewards to mothers to produce perfect babies, leaving many desperate mothers, including Jane, with a life-altering decision. Accept a life-changing payment or connect with the outside world, including her family from the Philippines. Show less

An exploration of race, immigrants, and social differences, The Farm is centered around Golden Oaks, a company that gives rewards to mothers to produce pe...Show more An exploration of race, immigrants, and social differences, The Farm is centered around Golden Oaks, a company that gives rewards to mothers to produce perfect babies, leaving many desperate mothers, including Jane, with a life-altering decision. Accept a life-changing payment or connect with the outside world, including her family from the Philippines. Show less

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The Magic Fish

The Magic Fish

by Trung, Le Nguyen

Graphic Novel - 2020

An autobiographical graphic novel that explores identity and culture through fairytales. The format of this novel makes the tough subjects it tackles accessible to readers of all ages. An autobiographical graphic novel that explores identity and culture through fairytales. The format of this novel makes the tough subjects it tackles accessible to readers of all ages. Show less

An autobiographical graphic novel that explores identity and culture through fairytales. The format of this novel makes the tough subjects it tackles accessible to readers of all ages. An autobiographical graphic novel that explores identity and culture through fairytales. The format of this novel makes the tough subjects it tackles accessible to readers of all ages. Show less

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The Henna Wars

The Henna Wars

by Jaigirdar, Adiba

Book - 2020

*audiobook available* The Henna Wars tells the story of Bangladeshi Irish teen Nishat, set on winning her school's business competition. There's only one...Show more *audiobook available* The Henna Wars tells the story of Bangladeshi Irish teen Nishat, set on winning her school's business competition. There's only one problem: she would have to outcompete the girl she has a crush on and come out to her conservative parents. As tension builds, Nishat must decide whether to stay in the closet for her family or give love a chance. This novel has themes of religion and sexuality, along with diversity of race and ethnicity. Show less

*audiobook available* The Henna Wars tells the story of Bangladeshi Irish teen Nishat, set on winning her school's business competition. There's only one...Show more *audiobook available* The Henna Wars tells the story of Bangladeshi Irish teen Nishat, set on winning her school's business competition. There's only one problem: she would have to outcompete the girl she has a crush on and come out to her conservative parents. As tension builds, Nishat must decide whether to stay in the closet for her family or give love a chance. This novel has themes of religion and sexuality, along with diversity of race and ethnicity. Show less

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Last Night at the Telegraph Club

Last Night at the Telegraph Club

by Lo, Malinda

Book - 2021

*ebook available* A fictionalized representation of history in 1950s San Francisco. The main character, Lily Hu, falls for Kathleen Miller in a lesbian b...Show more *ebook available* A fictionalized representation of history in 1950s San Francisco. The main character, Lily Hu, falls for Kathleen Miller in a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club. Together, they must risk everything for love, including the deportation of Lily's father. This book is a beautiful demonstration of Chinese-American struggles and also displays the tension between family and sexuality. Show less

*ebook available* A fictionalized representation of history in 1950s San Francisco. The main character, Lily Hu, falls for Kathleen Miller in a lesbian b...Show more *ebook available* A fictionalized representation of history in 1950s San Francisco. The main character, Lily Hu, falls for Kathleen Miller in a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club. Together, they must risk everything for love, including the deportation of Lily's father. This book is a beautiful demonstration of Chinese-American struggles and also displays the tension between family and sexuality. Show less

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Patron Saints of Nothing

Patron Saints of Nothing

by Ribay, Randy

Book - 2019

Patron Saints of Nothing is a powerful representation of a biracial character straddling two cultures. The story follows Jay Regeuro, a 17-year-old Filipino-American who goes to the Philippines to seek the truth about his cousin's death. Patron Saints of Nothing is a powerful representation of a biracial character straddling two cultures. The story follows Jay Regeuro, a 17-year-old Filipino-American who goes to the Philippines to seek the truth about his cousin's death. Show less

Patron Saints of Nothing is a powerful representation of a biracial character straddling two cultures. The story follows Jay Regeuro, a 17-year-old Filipino-American who goes to the Philippines to seek the truth about his cousin's death. Patron Saints of Nothing is a powerful representation of a biracial character straddling two cultures. The story follows Jay Regeuro, a 17-year-old Filipino-American who goes to the Philippines to seek the truth about his cousin's death. Show less

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A Thousand Beginnings and Endings

A Thousand Beginnings and Endings

15 Retellings of Asian Myths and Legends

Book - 2018

*ebook available* Ranging from tales of romance to revenge, fifteen authors of Asian descent reimagine the folklore of Asian folklore and mythology. *ebook available* Ranging from tales of romance to revenge, fifteen authors of Asian descent reimagine the folklore of Asian folklore and mythology. Show less

*ebook available* Ranging from tales of romance to revenge, fifteen authors of Asian descent reimagine the folklore of Asian folklore and mythology. *ebook available* Ranging from tales of romance to revenge, fifteen authors of Asian descent reimagine the folklore of Asian folklore and mythology. Show less

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Everything I Never Told You

Everything I Never Told You

by Ng, Celeste

Book - 2014

*ebook and audiobook available* Everything I Never Told You centers around a mixed-race Chinese-American family living in 1970s Ohio. When the family's m...Show more *ebook and audiobook available* Everything I Never Told You centers around a mixed-race Chinese-American family living in 1970s Ohio. When the family's middle daughter, Lydia, is found drowned in a lake, her family starts crumbling apart, forcing them to confront their long-term problems. Show less

*ebook and audiobook available* Everything I Never Told You centers around a mixed-race Chinese-American family living in 1970s Ohio. When the family's m...Show more *ebook and audiobook available* Everything I Never Told You centers around a mixed-race Chinese-American family living in 1970s Ohio. When the family's middle daughter, Lydia, is found drowned in a lake, her family starts crumbling apart, forcing them to confront their long-term problems. Show less

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Darius the Great Is Not Okay

Darius the Great Is Not Okay

by Khorram, Adib

Book - 2018

*audibook and ebook available* Darius the Great Is Not Okay tells the story of a boy who doesn't believe that he will ever fit in America or Iran. Darius is easy to relate to and illustrates the process of growing up and figuring out who you are. *audibook and ebook available* Darius the Great Is Not Okay tells the story of a boy who doesn't believe that he will ever fit in America or Iran. Darius is easy to relate to and illustrates the process of growing up and figuring out who you are. Show less

*audibook and ebook available* Darius the Great Is Not Okay tells the story of a boy who doesn't believe that he will ever fit in America or Iran. Darius is easy to relate to and illustrates the process of growing up and figuring out who you are. *audibook and ebook available* Darius the Great Is Not Okay tells the story of a boy who doesn't believe that he will ever fit in America or Iran. Darius is easy to relate to and illustrates the process of growing up and figuring out who you are. Show less

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All You Can Ever Know

All You Can Ever Know

A Memoir

by Chung, Nicole

Book - 2018

*ebook and audiobook available* All You Can Ever Know is Nicole Chung's adoption memoir about her experience attending an all-white school and her journey to find her place. *ebook and audiobook available* All You Can Ever Know is Nicole Chung's adoption memoir about her experience attending an all-white school and her journey to find her place. Show less

*ebook and audiobook available* All You Can Ever Know is Nicole Chung's adoption memoir about her experience attending an all-white school and her journey to find her place. *ebook and audiobook available* All You Can Ever Know is Nicole Chung's adoption memoir about her experience attending an all-white school and her journey to find her place. Show less

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Home Remedies

Home Remedies

Stories

by Wang, Xuan Juliana

Book - 2019

A collection of twelve short stories that dive into the experiences of Chinese youth, who all find themselves between love, family, sexual orientation, social status, and immigration. A collection of twelve short stories that dive into the experiences of Chinese youth, who all find themselves between love, family, sexual orientation, social status, and immigration. Show less

A collection of twelve short stories that dive into the experiences of Chinese youth, who all find themselves between love, family, sexual orientation, social status, and immigration. A collection of twelve short stories that dive into the experiences of Chinese youth, who all find themselves between love, family, sexual orientation, social status, and immigration. Show less

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Sigh, Gone

Sigh, Gone

A Misfit's Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit in

by Tran, Phuc

Book - 2020

*ebook available* An amazing memoir that captures the balance of finding and accepting oneself. It explores the challenges of immigration, isolation, teen rebellion, and most of all, the rigid expectations of immigrant parents. *ebook available* An amazing memoir that captures the balance of finding and accepting oneself. It explores the challenges of immigration, isolation, teen rebellion, and most of all, the rigid expectations of immigrant parents. Show less

*ebook available* An amazing memoir that captures the balance of finding and accepting oneself. It explores the challenges of immigration, isolation, teen rebellion, and most of all, the rigid expectations of immigrant parents. *ebook available* An amazing memoir that captures the balance of finding and accepting oneself. It explores the challenges of immigration, isolation, teen rebellion, and most of all, the rigid expectations of immigrant parents. Show less

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Under A Painted Sky

Under A Painted Sky

by Lee, Stacey

Book - 2015

*audibook available* "In 1845, Sammy, a Chinese American girl, and Annamae, an African American slave girl, disguise themselves as boys and travel on...Show more *audibook available* "In 1845, Sammy, a Chinese American girl, and Annamae, an African American slave girl, disguise themselves as boys and travel on the Oregon Trail to California from Missouri"-- Provided by publisher. Together, they learn the true meaning of survival and develop an everlasting, sisterly bond. Show less

*audibook available* "In 1845, Sammy, a Chinese American girl, and Annamae, an African American slave girl, disguise themselves as boys and travel on...Show more *audibook available* "In 1845, Sammy, a Chinese American girl, and Annamae, an African American slave girl, disguise themselves as boys and travel on the Oregon Trail to California from Missouri"-- Provided by publisher. Together, they learn the true meaning of survival and develop an everlasting, sisterly bond. Show less

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Where the Wind Leads

Where the Wind Leads

A Refugee Family's Miraculous Story of Loss, Rescue, and Redemption

by Chung, Vinh

Book - 2014

*ebook and audiobook available* A story of redemption, endurance, and personal sacrifice, Where the Wind Leads is Vinh Chung's account of his refugee family's escape from communist oppression for a better life in America. *ebook and audiobook available* A story of redemption, endurance, and personal sacrifice, Where the Wind Leads is Vinh Chung's account of his refugee family's escape from communist oppression for a better life in America. Show less

*ebook and audiobook available* A story of redemption, endurance, and personal sacrifice, Where the Wind Leads is Vinh Chung's account of his refugee family's escape from communist oppression for a better life in America. *ebook and audiobook available* A story of redemption, endurance, and personal sacrifice, Where the Wind Leads is Vinh Chung's account of his refugee family's escape from communist oppression for a better life in America. Show less

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Last Boat Out of Shanghai

Last Boat Out of Shanghai

The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution

by Zia, Helen

Book - 2019

*ebook available* The account of the people who fled Mao's revolution, describing four individuals' journey in detail during the 1949 mass exodus from Shanghai, following China's Communist takeover. *ebook available* The account of the people who fled Mao's revolution, describing four individuals' journey in detail during the 1949 mass exodus from Shanghai, following China's Communist takeover. Show less

*ebook available* The account of the people who fled Mao's revolution, describing four individuals' journey in detail during the 1949 mass exodus from Shanghai, following China's Communist takeover. *ebook available* The account of the people who fled Mao's revolution, describing four individuals' journey in detail during the 1949 mass exodus from Shanghai, following China's Communist takeover. Show less

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