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• The Best We Could Do

  An Illustrated Memoir

  Bui, Thi,

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  [Adult] In this beautifully illustrated work, Bui delves into her family’s poignant journey—a daring escape from South Vietnam after its fall in the 1970s. The narrative unfolds as they grapple with displacement, build new lives as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In Limbo

  A Graphic Memoir

  Lee, Deb J. J.,

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  [Young Adult] “In Limbo” is a stunning debut YA graphic memoir by Deb JJ Lee. It delves into the coming-of-age journey of a Korean-American girl, Deborah (Jung-Jin) Lee, as she navigates her identity and sense of belonging between a New…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hungry Ghost

  Ying, Victoria,

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  [Young Adult] A poignant young adult graphic novel that delves into the complexities of eating disorders, family dynamics, and the transformative journey toward self-love. Meet Valerie Chu, a quiet and studious young woman who harbors a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Good Talk

  a Memoir in Conversations

  Jacob, Mira, 1973-

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  [Adult] Mira Jacob’s captivating graphic memoir invites readers into the author’s journey as a first-generation American. At a time when conversations about race, sex, love, and family are increasingly unavoidable, Jacob’s touching and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mabuhay!

  Sterling, Zack,

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  [Juvenile] First-generation Filipino siblings JJ and Althea struggle to belong at school. JJ wants to fit in with the crowd, while Althea wants to be accepted as she is. But that hope seems like a long shot, for both of them. To make…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Saving Sunshine

  Faruqi, Saadia,

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  [Juvenile] It's hard enough being a kid without being teased for a funny sounding name or wearing a hijab. It's even harder when you're constantly fighting your sibling--and Zara and Zeeshan really can't stand each other. During a family…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Magic Fish

  Trung, Le Nguyen,

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  [Young Adult] Trung Le Nguyen's "The Magic Fish" has gained well-deserved attention for its poignant exploration of family, identity, and the power of storytelling. The graphic novel follows Tiến, a young Vietnamese American boy who…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lunar New Year Love Story

  Yang, Gene Luen,

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  [Young Adult] Valentina Tran, cursed to be unlucky in love, discovers a mysterious paper heart during a Lunar New Year festival. Determined to defy fate, she embarks on a journey of forgiveness, family bonds, and unexpected connections…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A First Time for Everything

  Santat, Dan,

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  [Juvenile] Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of trouble. But being a good kid doesn't stop him from being bullied and feeling like he's invisible,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Saving Sorya

  Chang and the Sun Bear

  Nguyen, Trang, 1990-

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  [Juvenile] When endlessly curious and tenacious Chang discovers a bear bile farm near her home in Vietnam, she decides to do everything she can to save wild animals—by becoming a conservationist! After teaching herself survival skills,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Rema Chronicles

  Realm of the Blue Mist Book One, Realm of the Blue Mist

  Kibuishi, Amy Kim,

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  [Juvenile] While searching for the truth surrounding her father's death, Tabby Simon is unexpectedly led to Rema, a distant world of magic and beauty, where she discovers she is destined for something far greater than she ever could have…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sea Sirens

  Chu, Amy,

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  [Juvenile] Trot, a Vietnamese American surfer girl, and Cap'n Bill, her cranky one-eyed cat, catch too big a wave and wipe out, sucked down into a magical underwater kingdom where an ancient deep-sea battle rages"-- When Trot and her cat…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stargazing

  Wang, Jen, 1984-

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  [Juvenile] Moon is everything Christine isn't. She's confident, impulsive, artistic ... and though they both grew up in the same Chinese-American suburb, Moon is somehow unlike anyone Christine has ever known. When Moon's family moves in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Geraldine Pu and Her Lunchbox, Too!

  Chang, Maggie P.,

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  [Juvenile] Geraldine Pu’s favorite part of school is lunch. She loves her lunch box, which she calls Biandang. She can’t wait to see what her grandmother, Amah, has packed inside it each day. Then one day, Geraldine gets stinky tofu...and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Tryout

  Soontornvat, Christina,

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  [Juvenile] As one of the only Asian Americans in her school, Christina confronts both well-meaning ignorance and cruel racism, but in middle school fitting in is important, which is why she and her best friend Megan are both excited and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Sky of Paper Stars

  Yi, Susie,

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  [Juvenile] After making an ill-fated wish that results in the death of her grandmother, Halmoni, in Korea, guilt-ridden Yuna finds her body turning into paper and must bring Halmoni back or turn into paper forever.

• Shakti

  Sindu, SJ,

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  [Juvenile] When the three meanest girls in school start casting spells, 12-year-old Shakti draws on ancient Indian magic to stop them but instead curses the entire town and must harness her own strength, power and empathy to save those she…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Parachute Kids

  Tang, Betty C.,

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  [Juvenile] After their two-week family tour of Los Angeles, ten-year-old Feng Li Lin and her older brother and sister learn they will remain in California while their parents return to Taiwan, forcing them to navigate a new school, a new…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Enlighten Me

  Lê, Minh, 1979-

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  [Juvenile] When Bình fights back against a bully who makes fun of his Vietnamese heritage, he expects to be cheered as the hero. He defeated the bad guy, right? Instead, it gets him a stern warning from his vice principal and worried…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ghost Book

  Lai, Remy,

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  [Juvenile] July Chen sees ghosts. But her dad insists ghosts aren't real. So she pretends they don't exist. Which is incredibly difficult now as it's Hungry Ghost month, when the Gates of the Underworld open and dangerous ghosts run amok…Read moreRead more of this annotation