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Tag Archives: chinese
Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweet
Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweetby Sherri Smith Ana’s middle school graduation day is going to be just perfect. She’s Salutatorian and at night there’s going to be a school dance and a chance to finally connect with her crush Jamie Tabata. … Continue reading
The Lost Garden
The Lost Garden by Laurence Yep (1991) Yep is a serious and driven narrator. The story of his life is relentless in the details. Just as you are absorbing one story or part of his life he is moving on … Continue reading
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Yang the Eldest and His Odd Jobs
Yang the Eldest and His Odd Jobs by Lensey Namioka This is the final installment in the series about the Yang family. Eldest Brother may be the most talented member of the family string quartet but when his violin needs … Continue reading
Yang the Second and Her Secret Admirers
Yang the Second and Her Secret Admirers by Lensey Namioka This is the third book in the Yang series. Of all the Yangs, Second Sister is having the hardest time with the move to America. In China she had lots … Continue reading
Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family
Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family by Lensey Namioka This is the second book in the Yang series. It is hard coming moving to a new country and Yang the Third does a wonderful job of showing cultural differences. … Continue reading
Year of the Rat
The Year of the Rat by Grace Lin This is the sequel to The Year of the Dog, although it does not pick up exactly where The Year of the Dog leaves off. There has been another year in between, … Continue reading
American Born Chinese
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang Gene Luen Yang weaves together three stories in this graphic novel: there is the tale of the Monkey King who yearns for acceptance and his deserved place as a God; the story of … Continue reading
Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear
Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear by Lensey Namioka Despite what the cover art and link suggest, this book is readily available. I am unsure why Amazon has the price so escalated and has an outdated copy for sale. … Continue reading
Bobby Vs. Girls (Accidentally)
Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally) by Lisa Yee Bobby has been friends with Holly forever, but now they’re at an age when the other kids really don’t understand why boys and girls would want to be friends. Holly has a new … Continue reading
