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MONSTROUSby Sarah Myer ; illustrated by Sarah Myer
Immersive and engrossing: a beautifully depicted emotional journey. Full review >
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I'D RATHER BURN THAN BLOOMHeart-wrenching and heart-filled. Full review >
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MY FATHER, THE PANDA KILLERA gripping and difficult story of a family surviving abuse. Full review >
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KWEENby Vichet Chum
An empowering coming-of-age story with genuine character growth. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORYby Gene Luen Yang ; illustrated by LeUyen Pham
A sparkling romance anchored by a poignant coming-of-age story. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
RUTH ASAWAby Sam Nakahira ; illustrated by Sam Nakahira
An inspiring, beautifully rendered book about an artistic dream that came true. Full review >
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RISING FROM THE ASHESby Paula Yoo
A nuanced and necessary narrative. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
MADE IN ASIAN AMERICAby Erika Lee & Christina Soontornvat
An eminently readable, consciousness-raising U.S. history told from a fresh perspective. Full review >
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WITH TWICE THE LOVE, DESSIE MEIby Justina Chen
Universal themes of identity and belonging radiate in this exploration of international transracial adoption. Full review >
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ANZU AND THE REALM OF DARKNESSby Mai K. Nguyen ; illustrated by Mai K. Nguyen ; color by Diana Tsai Santos
An enchanting fantasy about finding the confidence to take up space in the world. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
ANY WAY YOU LOOKEngaging and hugely relevant: an empowering gem. Full review >
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CLAIRBOYANCEA beautiful celebration of Hawai‘i, including family, community, history, and the land. Full review >
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A CHILD'S INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORYby Naomi Hirahara ; illustrated by Sarah Demonteverde
A vibrant and enlightening history. Full review >
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MAGNOLIA WU UNFOLDS IT ALLby Chanel Miller ; illustrated by Chanel Miller
Wildly funny, charming, and deeply heartfelt. Full review >
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FAKE CHINESE SOUNDSby Jing Jing Tsong ; illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong
Earnest, engaging, and relatable. Full review >
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FINDING PAPAby Angela Pham Krans ; illustrated by Thi Bui
An affecting story of courage and hope in hardship. Full review >
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MY MOTHER'S TONGUESby Uma Menon ; illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell
A charming ode to the joy of learning new languages. Full review >
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PIPER CHEN SINGSby Phillipa Soo & Maris Pasquale Doran ; illustrated by Qin Leng
This book sings. Full review >
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WE WHO PRODUCE PEARLSby Joanna Ho ; illustrated by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya
Striking and defiant: an unabashed declaration of hope. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
MY LOST FREEDOMby George Takei ; illustrated by Michelle Lee
A candid yet tender glimpse at a bleak chapter in U.S. history. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
ALOHA EVERYTHINGby Kaylin Melia George ; illustrated by Mae Waite
A stunning tribute to Hawaiian culture and identity. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
IN THIS FAMILYby Shelly Anand ; illustrated by Meenal Patel
A rich and inviting portrait of a loving multiracial family. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
BOX OF DREAMSby Faith Kazmi ; illustrated by Christine Almeda
This is one big package of love and joy. Full review >
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SIMONEby Viet Thanh Nguyen ; illustrated by Minnie Phan
A powerful, multilayered depiction of an increasingly common situation. Full review >
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MR. PEI'S PERFECT SHAPESby Julie Leung ; illustrated by Yifan Wu
Acute and rich in insight. Full review >
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