For anyone looking to learn more about the Asian American experience, past and present, one of the best ways to get educated is to crack open a book.
It is a topic that also allows students the opportunity to grapple with essential questions at the very heart of the immigrant and the American experience: What does it mean to be American ? Do people have to change to become American? Should they have to? Are immigrants' experiences more ...
ERIN:It’s not overly written. But she’s still says so much and what she writes. And I find the subject of what she writes very fascinating, because she’s writing a lot about the immigrant experience and intergenerational family drama. ...
ERIN:It’s not overly written. But she’s still says so much and what she writes. And I find the subject of what she writes very fascinating, because she’s writing a lot about the immigrant experience and intergenerational family drama. ...
Books About the Immigration & the Asian-American Experience The kids in these stories fight hard to meet the challenges of immigration and embrace their Asian-American identity: Finally Seen By Kelly Yang Published: February 28, 2023 Lina is finally moving to the US to reunite with her parents...
In the last few years, I have noticed a large number of published books about the East Asian experience featuring immigrants or children of immigrant parents. I think it’s wonderful to finally see these stories out in the world – not only so readers can see themselves and their experiences...
On the Block edited by Ellen Oh This anthology of short stories is an excellent pick for readers interested in the immigrant experience. The Entrada is a building where 12 immigrant families live, all with different backgrounds. Follow along as you read stories about people with unique cultures ...
Amy Tan is an American author best known for her novels about Chinese American women and the immigrant experience.
2. Behold the Dreamers Author:Imbolo Mbue Behold the Dreamersinspires with its timeless plea for courage. Set during the 2008 financial crisis, thisNew York Timesbestselling novel is told through the eyes of a young Cameroonian woman and shines a light on the immigrant experience with wit and...
While this isn’t an exhaustive list, it gives you a few places to start when looking for the right YA story for your reader. Like we said, raising a voracious reader is an experience – so try out one or a few of our favorite picks for an entertaining, age-appropriate read they’ll...