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1) Maggie's chopsticks

Author

Woo, Alan

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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Poor Maggie struggles to master her chopsticks - it seems nearly everyone around the dinner table has something to say about the 'right' way to hold them! But when Father reminds her not to worry about everyone else, Maggie finally gets a grip on an important lesson.

2) Amy Wu and the perfect bao

Author

Zhang, Kat

Series

Amy Wu

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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Book, eAudiobook

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Meet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can she rise to the occasion?
Amy loves to make bao with her family. But it takes skill to make the bao taste and look delicious. And her bao keep coming out all wrong.
Then she has an idea that may give her a second chance...Will Amy ever make the perfect bao?

3) Round is a mooncake: a book of shapes

Author

Thong, Roseanne

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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As a little girl discovers things round, square, and rectangular in her urban neighborhood, she is reminded of her Chinese American culture.

4) Maizy Chen's last chance

Author

Yee, Lisa

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 6

Language

English

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AAPI Kids Picks
Grades 3-5 Staff Picks 2024

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NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR YOUTH LITERATURE
Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal • Booklist • The Horn Book • New York Public Library
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5) Ling & Ting: not exactly the same!

Author

Lin, Grace

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Book, Audiobook CD

6) A big mooncake for Little Star

Author

Lin, Grace

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin
Pat, pat, pat...
Little Star's soft feet tiptoed to the Big Mooncake.
Little Star loves the delicious Mooncake that she bakes with her mama. But she's not supposed to eat any yet! What happens when she can't resist a nibble?
In this stunning picture book that shines...

7) One is a drummer: a book of numbers

Author

Thong, Roseanne

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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A young girl numbers her discoveries in the world around her, from one dragon boat to four mahjong players to ten bamboo stalks.

8) The kite fighters

Author

Park, Linda Sue

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 4

Language

English

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In Korea in 1473, eleven-year-old Young-sup overcomes his rivalry with his older brother Kee-sup, who as the first-born son receives special treatment from their father, and combines his kite-flying skill with Kee-sup's kite-making skill in an attempt to win the New Year kite-fighting competition.

9) Parachute kids

Author

Tang, Betty C

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

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AAPI Kids Picks

Formats

eAudiobook, eComic, Graphic Novel, Kindle

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**National Book Award Longlist Title**

**Asian/Pacific American Award Honor Book**

This funny, fast-paced, and heartrending story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants is perfect for fans of New Kid and Front Desk.

A DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!

Feng-Li can't wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed

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10) Linh's rooftop garden

Author

Brown-Wood, JaNay

Series

Where in the Garden

Language

English

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Linh searches for blueberries on her rooftop in this jubilant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden series? Linh is having a picnic on her rooftop garden for all of her friends, and her snacks won’t be set without her blueberries. She’s searched and searched, but she has many plants on her rooftop, and Linh needs our help to identify them. What do we know about blueberries? They’re small, blue, and grow on...

11) Bee-bim bop!

Author

Park, Linda Sue

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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A young girl, eager for a favorite meal, helps her mother with shopping, food preparation, and table setting. Presented in rhyming verse with illustrations.

12) Fortune cookie fortunes

Author

Lin, Grace

Publisher

Dragonfly Books

Pub. Date

2006.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

13) Cora cooks pancit

Author

Lazo Gilmore, Dorina K

Publisher

Shen's Books

Pub. Date

[2009]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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When all her older siblings are away, Cora's mother finally lets her help make pancit, a Filipino noodle dish. Includes recipe for pancit.

14) Count me in

Author

Bajaj, Varsha

Pub. Date

2019

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 5

Language

English

15) Our favorite day

Author

Oh, Joowon

Pub. Date

2019

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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A picture book debut celebrates the bond between grandparents and grandchildren, depicting the peaceful love of a devoted Papa who adjusts his daily routine once a week to visit the craft store, get a take-out treat or pick flowers with his family.

16) It's boba time for Pearl Li!

Author

Chen, Nicole

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 10

Language

English

Formats

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Perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Jessica Kim, this joyful, moving middle grade contemporary follows a big-hearted Taiwanese American girl as she aims to gain her family's acceptance and save her favorite boba tea shop by selling her handcrafted amigurumi dolls. Pearl Li is ready to spend the summer before seventh grade hanging out with her two best friends, crocheting the cutest amigurumi dolls, and visiting her favorite tea shop, Boba Time. Its...

17) Orange Peel's pocket

Author

Lewis, Rose A

Publisher

Abrams Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

2010

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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A five-year-old Chinese American girl sets out to learn about the place where she was born--China.

18) Chang's paper pony

Author

Coerr, Eleanor

Series

I can read book

Publisher

HarperTrophy

Pub. Date

1993.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

19) Finding Junie Kim

Author

Oh, Ellen

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 11

Language

English

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For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Amina's Voice comes a breathtaking story of family, hope, and survival from Ellen Oh, cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. When Junie Kim is faced with middle school racism, she learns of her grandparents' extraordinary strength and finds her voice. Inspired by her mother's real-life experiences during the Korean War, Oh's characters are real and riveting.

"Both unique and

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20) Watercress

Author

Wang, Andrea

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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Caldecott Medal Winners

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Caldecott Medal Winner
Newbery Honor Book
APALA Award Winner
A story about the power of sharing memories—including the painful ones—and the way our heritage stays with and shapes us, even when we don't see it.
New England Book Award Winner
A New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book
While driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's

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1) Maggie's chopsticks

2) Amy Wu and the perfect bao

3) Round is a mooncake: a book of shapes

4) Maizy Chen's last chance

5) Ling & Ting: not exactly the same!

6) A big mooncake for Little Star

7) One is a drummer: a book of numbers

8) The kite fighters

9) Parachute kids

10) Linh's rooftop garden

11) Bee-bim bop!

12) Fortune cookie fortunes

13) Cora cooks pancit

14) Count me in

15) Our favorite day

16) It's boba time for Pearl Li!

17) Orange Peel's pocket

18) Chang's paper pony

19) Finding Junie Kim

20) Watercress