Medium: Book
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The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny: A Novel
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny is the story of two young people navigating the many influences that shape their lives: country, class, race, and history, through the links that connect this love story and family saga.
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The Midnight Taxi
When public defender Amaya Fernando gets into her cab, she make a quick connection with the cab driver through their shared Sri Lankan roots and interest in true crime. Siri, whose social circle is limited to her grade-school best friend thinks her situation might be changing. She’s suddenly dropped into her own true crime when…
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On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous
A tribute to the love between a single mother and her son that is also an honest exploration of race, class, and masculinity. A close look at present day American addiction, violence, and trauma, but shored up by compassion and tenderness, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous is about the power of telling one’s own story.
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It’s Only a Game
In this fast past murder mystery, an online gaming team is offered a tour of their favorite game company. When the president of the company dies, Marina and her friends are framed for the murder. The characters in this exciting tale includes LGBTQ+ characters.
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The Best at It
A Book about a gay Indian-American boy dealing with middle school anxiety and learning how to live his truth sends a positive message to young readers about choosing self-acceptance.
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Opting Out
It’s seventh grade and Saachi, who has always enjoyed creating fantasy worlds with her best friend, is surprised to find out that her friend is suddenly really interested in boys. Saachi doesn’t love all the ways her body is changing. What if she doesn’t feel like a girl, or a boy?
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Nikhil Out Loud
Nikhil’s fame as a voice actor lands him the lead in the school musical, but he’s worried that people at school will realize he has stage fright. And when a group of angry parents start to protest having an openly gay actor in the starring role he wants to become the make believe character he…
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My Footprints
Thuy feels different because she is Vietnamese American and she has two moms. After a bully makes fun of her family, she imagines being able to fly like a bird or run like a deer.
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Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome
Amy wants Lin, the new student from China, to feel included. Maybe a dumpling party will help. Two dads parents of one of the students are among the guests.
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Reading List for Asian American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month(AANHPI), Summer Reading, and Beyond
A collection of books for grades PreK-12 that focuses on Asian Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Desi American authors and topics. Books can connect you to people who inspire you, characters who bring you joy, situations that introduce new perspectives, and make you feel seen.They can encourage people to stand-up for those that experience inequality and…
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Patterns That Remain: A Guide to Healing for Asian Children of Immigrants
Asian Americans represent the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States, yet few books capture how historical events, immigration experiences, cultural values, and generational patterns, affect attitudes and actions in ways that impact relationships, well-being, and psychological health.
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The Silence that Binds Us
Ho highlights both activism and mental health in marginalized communities, showing that even a bright, young achiever can experience depression without anyone knowing.