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• Pieces You'll Never Get Back

  a Memoir of Unlikely Survival

  Ali, Samina, 1969-

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  A dangerous coma post-childbirth wipes all but Samina Ali's deepest memories. She must rely on her Islamic faith and the love of her family to recover everything from language to skills and relationships.

• Louder Than the Lies

  Asian American Identity, Solidarity, and Self-love

  Camp, Ellie Yang,

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  Drawing on her experiences and observations from history, conversations with Asian American peers, and lessons derived from other people of color, Ellie Yang Camp unpacks the confusing dynamics that underlie anti-Asian stigmas and stereotypes.

• Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea

  a Novel

  Chang-Eppig, Rita,

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  This rollicking historical sea adventure follows the life of Chinese pirate queen, Shek Yeung. The story explores resilience, fate, and gender while sailing across the waves.

• We Are American, Too

  Chase, Kristen M.,

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  Mei, a Chinese American girl, learns about her family’s brave history in Washington, DC. When she faces anti-Asian hate, she finds her voice and proudly declares, “We are American too!”

• Asian American Histories of the United States

  Choy, Catherine Ceniza, 1969-

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  The author traces the varied experiences of the Asian diaspora in America through extensive research and detail.

• The Queen Bees of Tybee County

  Chu, Kyle Casey,

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  Chinese American Derrick explores his queer identity by joining a small-town beauty pageant, sharing his love of drag, and discovering how his family and friends react to his bold new self.

• A Living Remedy

  a Memoir

  Chung, Nicole,

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  An adopted daughter reflects on the loss of both her parents within a few months of each other, as well as the scars left behind from years of inequality, racism, and poor access to healthcare. Melancholic, intimate, and searing.

• The Jade Bracelet

  Dinh, Hà,

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  On her birthday, Tiên receives a jade bracelet from Má, linking her to her late grandmother. Embarrassed at first, she learns to appreciate its meaning, family history, and the legacy it carries in this heartfelt story.

• When the Hibiscus Falls

  Galang, M. Evelina, 1961-

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  From Philippine villages to storm-hit Florida, these stories follow generations of Filipino women. Through loss and hope, they honor family, culture, and the strong bonds that connect past and future.

• The Misdirection of Fault Lines

  Gracia, Anna,

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  Three Asian American tennis players meet and compete at an elite competition. As they get to know each other, they find similarities between their experiences. This book examines trauma, racism and pressures of elite athletes.

• Many Things at Once

  Hiranandani, Veera,

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  A girl with Jewish and Pakistani roots hears both her grandmothers’ stories and learns about their journeys to America. She discovers, like a butterfly, it’s okay to be unique, proud, and herself.

• We Who Produce Pearls

  An Anthem for Asian America

  Ho, Joanna,

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  With bright illustrations and We statements, this powerful book celebrates the strength, hope, and the beauty of Asian American history.

• Lucky Seed

  a Novel

  Huang, Justinian,

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  An obscenely wealthy family schemes and plots to get a male heir from their lucky only son. Trouble is, he's gay and in a committed relationship. Think 'Crazy Rich Asians' with dark humor.

• Another Word for Neighbor

  Krans, Angela Pham,

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  Grumpy Han’s quiet life is turned upside down when neighbors Kate and Olly move in. Through curiosity, kindness, and helping him cook pho, the children slowly open his heart.

• In the Beautiful Country

  Kuo, Jane,

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  Anna's family is moving from Taiwan to California in America, the beautiful country. But it is nothing like what she imagined. What does it truly mean for a place to become home?

• Biting the Hand

  Growing Up Asian in Black and White America

  Lee, Julia, 1976-

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  After the 1992 LA riots, Julia Lee, a Korean American teen, struggles with her racial identity in a divided America. Through education and the study of powerful writers, she confronts injustice, privilege, and her place in the world.

• Every Peach Is a Story

  Masumoto, David Mas,

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  Three generations of a Japanese American family guide young Midori through a peach orchard. As she tastes each peach, she learns about her ancestors and the family farm.

• Girls to the Front

  40 Asian American Women Who Blazed a Trail

  Mata, Nina, 1981-

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  Empowering profiles of Asian American women in a wide variety of fields.

• How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder

  a Novel

  McConigley, Nina Swamidoss,

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  Two tweens plot to kill their abusive uncle in this 80s set tale that touches on racism, sexism, growing up between cultures and moving into adulthood.

• The Mountains Sing

  a Novel

  Nguyẽ̂n, Phan Qué̂ Mai, 1973-

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  The multigenerational tale of the Trà̂n family begins with Việt Nam War and follows the next generation down the Hồ Chí Minh Trail to fight in a conflict that will tear not just their beloved country but their family apart.