A gripping young adult adventure set in America's National Parks where Native American legends and old world monsters roam the lands. The story follows the investigations into strange sightings, raven deaths, and a mysterious crystal skull by a National Park junior ranger, a boy scout, and a reluctant gamer of mixed heritage with blood ties to Native American spirit beasts. The Old World collides with the New where stone arches, caves, and natural bridges connect the realm of Above with that of...
Jasmine Toguchi, Brave Explorer (Jasmine Toguchi, #5)
by Debbi Michiko Florence
Toothbrush? Check. Her special journal? Check! Eight-year-old Jasmine is ready to dive into a new adventure on her family vacation to Japan. There are so many things to see in Tokyo: Ramen Street, which she learns is not a whole street made of ramen; old temples with fancy gates; and Tokyo Tower, where you can even spot Mount Fuji on a good day. But Jasmine is distracted by her older sister Sophie's crabby attitude. Plus there's so much about Japan she didn't know, and she seems to be getting...
When greedy Fu Wang takes his neighbors to court for enjoying the aroma of food he had prepared, a wise judge inspires young Ming to become a judge himself, one day. Includes activities.
One cold, gray, winter day, Miss Winkle leads Katie Woo and the rest of her class on an imaginary journey, challenging them to find ways to complete their lessons on a sunny island, under the sea, or on the moon.
The New Year Dragon Dilemma (A to Z Mysteries Super Editions, #5)
by Ron Roy
This first book in a sparkling middle grade series giving a fresh take on The Baby-Sitters Club follows a young Korean American girl who starts a business with her best friends to support her artistic dreams. Jiyoung “Gigi” Shin loves to create, from her zany outfits to self-executed haircuts. She dreams of becoming an artist and doodles every chance she gets—at school instead of taking notes, in choir instead of singing, and at home instead of homework. Art is her way of escaping her boring li...
As Coco-chan waits for her mother to finish sewing her new kimono, she falls asleep and dreams she is in a magical garden filled with extraordinary creatures. Includes instructions for making a paper kimono.
Having moved out of the housing project and into a new home along with his mother and sister, ten-year-old Junebug discovers that bullies are everywhere and that the elderly can make great friends.
Near the start of World War II, young Manami, her parents, and Grandfather are evacuated from their home and sent to Manzanar, an ugly, dreary internment camp in the desert for Japanese-American citizens.
Frustrated at her seeming lack of talent for anything, a young Taiwanese American girl sets out to apply the lessons of the Chinese Year of the Dog, those of making best friends and finding oneself, to her own life.
Meet Clara Lee.Likes: her best friends, her grandpa, her little sister (when she's not being annoying, which is almost always), candy necklaces, her fancy Korean dress, and the Apple Blossom Festival. Dislikes: her little sister (when she's being annoying, which is almost always), her mom's yucky fish soup, and bad dreams (even though Grandpa says they mean good luck). Clara Lee's luck keeps changing. Will she have good luck again in time to win the Little Miss Apple Pie pageant?
When a young boy and his mother travel overseas to her childhood home in Korea, the town is not as he imagined. Will he be able to see it the way Mommy does? This gentle, contemplative picture book about family origins invites us to ponder the meaning of home. A young boy loves listening to his mother describe the place where she grew up, a world of tall mountains and friends splashing together in the river. Mommy’s stories have let the boy visit her homeland in his thoughts and dreams, and now...
"So funny and heartfelt." -Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese "I love the profound honesty of I'm Ok." -Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park Ok Lee is determined to find the perfect get-rich-quick scheme in this funny, uplifting novel for fans of Counting by 7s and Crenshaw. Ok Lee knows it's his responsibility to help pay the bills. With his father gone and his mother working three jobs and still barely making ends meet, there's really no other choice. If only he could win the cash...
Discover all three books in this “effervescent and charming” (Booklist) chapter book series about Ruby Lu, a spunky Chinese American elementary schooler whose hijinks rival Ramona Quimby’s—now together in a collectible paperback boxed set! Meet Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything, President of the Plum Tree Club, and star of Ruby’s Magic Madness, the best backyard magic show on 20th Avenue South! Whether she’s learning Cantonese, teaching her baby brother magic tricks, being the best Smile Buddy eve...
Dash (Dogs of World War II) (Dogs of World War II)
by Kirby Larson
This warm and joyful picture book blends family tradition and creativity as Noor puts an awesome spin on her Dadijaan's yummy but ingredient-specific samosa recipe. It’s Noor’s first time making her Dadijaan’s Special Samosa recipe. When she can’t get in touch with her Dadijaan because it’s nighttime in Pakistan, Noor must improvise to make her family’s recipe without all of the correct ingredients. Noor uses her creativity and problem-solving skills to create something new and exciting for he...
Chelseas Chinese New Year (Holidays and Special Days)
by Katie Saunders