Dung Ho
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers but by drawing from the strength of the powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment.
Author
Series
Just Harriet volume 3
Publisher
Walden Pond Press, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"There are some things you should know about Harriet Wermer. She used to lie a lot, but not anymore. Seriously, she only tells the truth now. Even though she hadn't wanted to come to Marble Island in the first place, now she doesn't want to leave. It's the truth. With her mom and new baby brother home from the hospital, it's almost time for Harriet to pack up and head home from Marble Island and all the friends she's made. But Harriet doesn't have...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Ren has always been too little to help make her favorite pineapple cakes for the Lunar New Year, but when her one-of-a-kind brother Charlie arrives for the festivities, with his help, she finally gets her chance. Includes recipe for pineapple cakes.
Author
Series
Mindy Kim volume 6
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Mindy Kim loves food...When a local pizza place advertises a trivia competition, Mindy can't believe that the big prize is unlimited pizza for a whole year! Mindy is confident she and her dad can take the top spot. But Dad is worried he might not understand all the cultural references. And he wants Mindy to know that the most important thing is to always try your best, even if you don't win"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Mindy Kim volume 2
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Mindy is excited to go to the annual Lunar New Year Parade in her new town! . . . But the parade fun doesn't go exactly as planned. Can Mindy still find a way to celebrate?" -- Adapted from back cover.
Author
Series
Mindy Kim volume 5
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mindy takes a trip to South Korea to visit her grandparents.
Author
Series
Mindy Kim volume 11
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Nervous about being a big sister to her new baby brother, Mindy, who tries to be helpful, feels she can't do anything right until she finds her own special way to pitch in and prove she can be the best big sister ever.
Author
Series
Mindy Kim volume 3
Publisher
Aladdin Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
All Mindy Kim has ever wanted is a puppy of her very own. After all, having all the toy dog plushies in the world isn't quite the same thing as a real one! She wants a dog to take on walks, teach tricks, and cuddle with. She knows she has what it takes to be the perfect pet owner, and she thinks a dog would be a perfect gift for her upcoming birthday. But her dad isn't so sure she's ready for the big responsibility. Can Mindy prove to her dad that...
Author
Series
Mindy Kim volume 4
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"It's time to pick a class president, and Mindy really wants to win--and she's basing her entire campaign on snacks and being kind, so how could she NOT be chosen? But there is one big thing that Mindy is not sure she can do--make a speech to her class about why she would be the best pick for president. Can Mindy face her fears and show the class--and herself--that she can be the best class president ever?"--Amazon.
Author
Series
Mindy Kim volume 12
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
Mindy Kim is excited to return to South Korea on baby Charlie's first international trip and visit the popular Jeju Island, but the trip has a rocky start and Mindy hopes this vacation together won't be memorable for all the wrong reasons!
Author
Series
Bibsy Cross volume 1
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Precocious eight-year-old Bibsy navigates a relationship with a teacher who thinks she talks too much.
Author
Series
Bibsy Cross volume 2
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
When precocious eight-year-old Bisby's library hosts a bike-a-thon to raise money to buy books, she is determined to win the fundraiser.
Author
Series
Bibsy Cross volume 3
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
Precocious eight-year-old Bibsy accidentally makes matters worse when she decides to improve the terrarium habitats in her classroom.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A young Asian boy, who notices that his eyes look different from his friends', realizes that his eyes--like his father's, grandfather's, and younger brother's--rise to the skies, speak to the stars, and are visionary.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Publisher Annotation: From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock, comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family. A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes and finds familial connection and meaning through them, even though they look different from her parents’. Her family bond is deep and their connection is filled with love....
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Learning to siva from the heart... Tala loves watching her Aunty Sina's graceful steps in the taualuga, a traditional Samoan dance, where her hands curl like rolling waves and her feet glide across the floor like canoes. Yet when Tala tries to siva, her legs are too wobbly, her arms are too stiff, and most of all, she doesn't have the same glow as when Aunty dances. Tala tries to muster the courage to perform at her Grandma's birthday. But she freezes...
17) Words between us
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"Felix and Grandma have always lived oceans apart--until the day Grandma arrives. Felix is so excited to meet Grandma and spend time with her. Except she doesn’t know English! And he doesn’t know much Vietnamese! But maybe they can connect in other ways--like over their shared love of pizza. One day, when Grandma gets lost and doesn’t know how to ask for help, Felix decides to teach her English. And by working together and teaching...
Author
Series
Mindy Kim volume 9
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Mindy tries to step into the spotlight in her community theater production.
Author
Series
Bibsy Cross volume 4
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
Precocious eight-year-old Bisby feels overwhelmed by a school project to pack a time capsule, but Nanaberry helps her see the assignment in a new light.