Tag Archives: Asian-American

Food, Friendship, and Immigration – Measuring Up and A Place at the Table

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Katy K.

Here are two and a half reviews of books for middle grade readers that combine cooking (or eating together) with making friends and the immigrant experience. What could be yummier? Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte and Ann Xu. Harper Alley, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic | Tagged Ann Xu, Asian-American, cooking, friends, Jewish, Laura Shovan, Lily LaMotte, middle grade fiction, middle school fiction, Muslim, Pakistani, Saadia Faruqi, South Asian, Taiwan, youth fiction | 3 Comments

8 Spooky Middle Grade Books

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Katy K.

Just in case you or a kid in your life happen to be looking for something to read for Halloween, here are a few I’ve enjoyed! And let me know in the comments if you have anything you’d add to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Fantasy, Lists, Middle Grade | Tagged African-American, Asian-American, bibliography, ghost stories, ghosts, horror, Latino/a, Latinx, mythology | 6 Comments

Superman Smashes the Klan and Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are two recent books by perennial favorite Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese and The Shadow Hero, among many others. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Realistic, Teen/Young Adult | Tagged Asian-American, Basketball, Chinese-American, graphic memoir, graphic novels, sports, Superman, teen graphic novels | 1 Comment

Desk Tales: Front Desk and From the Desk of Zoe Washington

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Katy K.

Two kids deal with friendships and take stands for social justice in stories that draw from real-life problems, Front Desk by Kelly Yang and From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic | Tagged #OwnVoices, African-American, Asian-American, Asian-Pacific-American, awarenesses, baking, California, Chinese-American, cupcakes, immigrants, journalism, social justice, stepfamilies, youth fiction | 4 Comments

In the Dakotas: Apple in the Middle and Prairie Lotus

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are two stories of girls growing up in the Dakotas – one modern and one in the past. Apple in the Middle by Dawn Quigley. NDSU, 2018. 9781946163073. Read from library copy. Dawn Quigley would have been one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Historical, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic | Tagged Asian-American, Chinese-American, Dakotas, historical fiction, Native American, Ojibwe, youth fiction | 3 Comments

3 Atmospheric Middle Grade Fantasies

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Katy K.

The clock is ticking on the #CybilsReadDown, so as I’ve once again been reading faster than I can review, I’m going to jump back to try to finish up some of the books that I read early on in quarantine. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print | Tagged Asian-American, Chinese-American, Ireland, New England, San Francisco, youth fantasy | 5 Comments

Middle School beyond the Margins: Song for a Whale and Keep it Together, Keiko Carter

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Katy K.

These days, my work of trying to get books celebrating marginalized voices into kids’ hands seems too little, too slow. I’m trying to find meaningful ways to support more current and active anti-racism work, while still keeping on with sharing … Continue reading →

Posted in Audiobook, Books, Middle Grade, Realistic | Tagged Asian-American, California, Debbi Michiko Florence, DHH, Japanese-American, Lynne Kelly, middle school fiction, middle school romance, Texas, whales, youth audiobooks | 4 Comments

3 Ground-breaking LGBTQ Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Katy K.

I realize that I missed that halfway point of the#CybilsReadDown on May 15, but I thought I’d do a quick check-in while it’s still May. I started off with 13 books on my already-read, need to review pile, 12 books … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Challenges, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade, Realistic, Teen/Young Adult | Tagged Asian-American, DHH, fiber, graphic novels, Jews, LGBTQ, stepfamilies | 2 Comments

Beautiful Fantasies: Mulan: Before the Sword and A Wish in the Dark

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are two recent middle grade fantasies that both feature thoughtful main characters involved in epic adventures. I’m reviewing them together because of that similarity, but hey, it’s Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, so if you’re still looking for a book to read to celebrate, both of these are excellent choices. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Challenges, Fantasy, Historical, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews | Tagged #OwnVoices, Asian-American, china, historical fantasy, Thailand, youth fantasy | 5 Comments

Planet Omar: Accidental Danger Magnet and Year of the Dog

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are two funny and heartwarming books for the not-quite-middle-grade to middle grade set. Accidental Danger Magnet by Zanib Mian is from my official #CybilsReadDown pile; The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin was purchased afterwards. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Early Chapter Books, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic | Tagged #OwnVoices, Asian-American, Muslim, not quite middle grade, youth fiction | 2 Comments