Kids Book Index
Kelly Yang
Ten-year-old Knox Wei-Evans and his siblings leave Hong Kong for California when coronavirus arrives. Their father remains in Hong Kong because of work, while the family has only two days to arrange the move. At Knox’s new school, classmates blame him for bringing the virus because he came from Asia. His mother loses her job and worries about health insurance as cancelled flights keep the family apart.
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Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This CountryKelly YangPoetic text introduces the accomplishments and contributions of Asian American changemakers in science, the arts, history, and politics. The people included range from Kamala Harris and Yo-Yo Ma to I. M. Pei and fifteen others. A different Asian American or Asian artist illustrates each spread. Brief biographies of people or historical moments appear alongside the text, with expanded biographies collected at the end.Five to NineOn one of the same reading listsView book details
Our World of DumplingsFrancie Dekker, illustrated by Sarah JungAt a dumpling festival in an apartment complex, children watch and help as each family prepares a different version of dumplings. Food aromas travel through the building’s stairwell: garlic is being sautéed while tomatoes stew on a stovetop. Excited to take part, the children follow the cooking as families make the treats in their apartments. Their anticipation comes from watching how the foods are made and lending a hand to the families cooking them.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
She Persisted: Coretta Scott KingJKelly Starling Lyons, Chelsea Clinton, illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, Gillian FlintThis biography centers on Coretta Scott King as a civil rights leader whose work extended beyond her marriage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It recounts her roles as an activist, singer, and author, and describes the lasting effects of her work for Black Americans and women. The book includes an introduction by Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations, and suggestions for readers who want to make a difference.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details