Tag Archives: Asian-American

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 | 5 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 | 7 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 | 3 Comments

24 Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Books for Kids and Teens on Hoopla

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Katy K.

For this week’s hoopla list, I’m featuring books to celebrate Asian-Pacific-American Heritage month. While I did make a graphic with adult books for the library to use, I confess I made it just based on hoopla’s own list, where for … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Lists, Middle Grade, Teen/Young Adult | Tagged Asian-American, Asian-Pacific-American, bibliography | 1 Comment

Real-Life and Realistic Early Chapter Books

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Katy K.

Here are thoughts on some of the early chapter books I read this fall, any of which would make good gifts for the 7 to 9 year-olds on your holiday shopping list My Furry Foster Book 1: Truman the Dog … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Early Chapter Books, Print, Realistic | Tagged #OwnVoices, #wndb, African-American, Asian-American, dogs, Early Chapter Books, Japanese, Latino/a, Latinx | Leave a comment

Celebrate Ramen with Magic Ramen and Let’s Make Ramen

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Katy K.

My daughter and my love bond over a shared love of ramen. Here are two books to celebrate it! Magic Ramen: the Story of Momofuku Ando by Andrea Wang and Kana Urbanowica. Little Bee Books, 2019. 9781499807035 This picture book … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult, Books, Graphic Novel, nonfiction, picture books, Print | Tagged Asian-American, biography, cooking, ramen | 3 Comments

Secrets and Journeys: Four Graphic Novels for Kids

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Katy K.

Pilu of the Woods by Mai K. Nguyen. Oni Press, 2019. 9781620105511. Willow’s tears turn into actual monsters, and she seems to want to cry all the time. She tries to keep them bottled up, but that just leads to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic, Reviews | Tagged Asian-American, Ben Hatke, dragons, dryads, Emma Steinkellner, giants, Jen Wang, Mai K. Nguyen, witches, youth fantasy, youth graphic novels | 1 Comment

They Called Us Enemy by George Takei et al

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Katy K.

Star Trek actor turned activist George Takei shares the moving story of his life before his acting career in this graphic memoir. It’s been getting a lot of deservedly good press, and I knew I had to read it. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Graphic Novel, nonfiction, Teen/Young Adult | Tagged #OwnVoices, Asian-American, George Takei, graphic memoir, teen graphic novels, world war ii | 4 Comments