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  • Collection: Stories Beyond Borders: A Chinese American and Diasporic Reading List

An Arrow to the Moon

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Hunter Yee and Luna Chang don't know what the future holds for them, but they do know they want to escape from their parents' expectations and worries. And they know that, no matter how much their family hates one another, there is an unmistakable…

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American Born Chinese

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Jin Wang is bullied and alienated at his school for being the only Chinese American student. When a new Taiwanese student enrolls, Jin grapples with complicated feelings. Three stories intertwine in this iconic coming-of-age graphic novel, leading to…

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Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor

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Hui Chinese American Zack Ying has a mission. With the help of Qin Shi Huang (China's first emperor, brutal tyrant, and Zack's apparent ancestor) in his gaming headset, Zack has to cram in a lifetime's worth of cultural knowledge to save himself and…

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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

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In a vivid world based on Chinese folklore, Minli and her parents are barely surviving in the valley of Fruitless Mountain. One day, Minli sets out on a quest to bring good fortune to her family. This is one of the books on the CALA/YALSA Taskforce's…

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The Secret Battle of Evan Pao

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Evan Pao and his family move to Haddington, Virginia, a southern town obsessed with their ties to the Civil War. As a Chinese American, Evan searches for a way to fit into the school’s annual Civil War reenactment, leading him to a surprising…

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Ribbons

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Talented eleven-year-old Robin Lee must quit dance lessons in order to save money and bring Robin's grandmother from China. Frustration mounts when her grandmother arrives and butts heads with Robin while favoring her brother. Her grandmother’s stay…

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New from Here

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Ten-year-old Knox isn't just the new kid

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The Many Meanings of Meilan

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Twelve-year-old Taiwanese American Meilan Hua struggles to fit in when her family moves from Boston’s Chinatown to a small town in Ohio. When Meilan discovers the meanings of her Chinese name, she inhabits different personas to deal with her…

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Maizy Chen's Last Chance

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Twelve-year-old Maizy spends the summer at her grandparents’ Chinese restaurant in Minnesota. Along with general summer drama, Maizy also hears Opa's story of Lucky's immigration journey little by little. Maizy learns about her family's secrets and…

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Living with Viola

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Olivia Tong's anxiety takes the form of a ghostly and mean inner voice named Viola. Viola is there to create self-doubt, feed on Livy's fears, and interfere when Livy begins to make friends. Livy wonders if her parents will understand her requests…

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