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

A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix

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In 1826, sheltered and obedient Xiang is destined for a submissive life as the wife of a rich businessman. Defying her mother’s expectations, Xiang joins a motley crew in search of buried treasure. Family, romance, devotion, and betrayal are explored…

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A Duet for Home

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After her dad died, June and her mother must move into Huey House, where she is not allowed to bring a viola gifted by her dad. At the shelter, June meets Tyrell, who knows the best that Huey House offers. When they discover a new policy that…

Position: 595 (339 views)

A Magic Steeped in Poison

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A tea brewed by Ning leads to the death of her mother and the near demise of her sister. Desperate to save her sister, Ning must compete in a competition to find the greatest shennong-shi—masters of tea-brewing—and win a favor from the princess. The…

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A Taste for Love

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High school senior Liza Yang and her mom can agree on one thing: baking. That is, until Liza realizes that the annual junior baking competition sponsored by her family's bakery is actually a front to find Liza a nice Asian American man to date. This…

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Position: 624 (327 views)

Amah Faraway

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Kylie is nervous to visit Taiwan and meet her grandmother Amah, whom she’s seen only in video chats from her home in San Francisco. But as she slowly gets to know Amah, the two become closer and Kylie becomes braver in her explorations of the city.…

Position: 565 (352 views)

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…

Position: 647 (314 views)

Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon

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This is the second book in the Amy Wu series. Amy is learning all about being Chinese American. Throughout this series, she learns how “imperfect” is actually perfect when it comes to folding baos, how having different ideas than her peers (like what…

Position: 645 (315 views)

Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

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Amy is learning all about being Chinese American. Throughout this series, she learns how “imperfect” is actually perfect when it comes to folding baos, how having different ideas than her peers (like what a dragon is) is worth advocating for, and how…

Position: 592 (340 views)

Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome

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This is the third book in the Amy Wu series. Amy is learning all about being Chinese American. Throughout this series, she learns how “imperfect” is actually perfect when it comes to folding baos, how having different ideas than her peers (like what…

Position: 630 (325 views)

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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