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Modern Chinese-American Kids in Fiction (page 3)

Cover art for MISMATCH
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 14, 2006
MISMATCH
by Lensey Namioka
"An eye-opening read for all cultures. (Fiction. 12-14)"
"Chinese, Japanese, what's the difference?" asks a suburban Seattle high-schooler. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2006
THE YEAR OF THE DOG
by Grace Lin
"This comfortable first-person story will be a treat for Asian-American girls looking to see themselves in their reading, but also for any reader who enjoys stories of friendship and family life. (Fiction. 8-12)"
Being Taiwanese-American is confusing, and being the only Asian kid in your elementary school—except for your older sister—is not always comfortable. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2005
STANFORD WONG FLUNKS BIG-TIME
by Lisa Yee
"Parts of the story seem drawn out and not all of the complications are credible, but overall readers should find this story amusing, enjoyable and finally touching. (Fiction. 8-12)"
Yee's companion to Millicent Min, Girl Genius (2003) tells the story of the same pivotal summer that Millicent tutors Stanford Wong—but this time through Stanford's eyes. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 15, 2004
HONEYSUCKLE HOUSE
by Andrea Cheng
"Honesty and subtlety co-exist in Cheng's thoughtful, never-didactic writing. (Fiction. 9-12)"
This deft character-driven story about two ten-year-old girls rings with clarity. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2004
RUBY LU, BRAVE AND TRUE
by Lenore Look, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf
"Hooray for Ruby Lu: she can ably join Hurwitz's Russell and Elisa, McGovern's Julian, and Cleary's Ramona on the shelves of excellent series fiction for new chapter-book readers. (Fiction. 6-10)"
Welcome Ruby Lu! Read full book review >
Cover art for MILLICENT MIN, GIRL GENIUS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2003
MILLICENT MIN, GIRL GENIUS
by Lisa Yee

From Yee's first sentence—"I have been accused of being anal retentive, an overachiever, and a compulsive perfectionist, like those are bad things"—this perfectly captures the humor, unique voice, and dilemma of Millicent Min, its wunderkind heroine. Read full book review >