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CRRL Teens: Asian American & Pacific Islander Month (AAPI)

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These novels and graphic novels for teens explore Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures, often with a focus on friendship and romance.

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American Betiya

American Betiya

by Rajurkar, Anuradha D.

Book - 2021

When Indian American teen artist Rani Kelkar falls for a boy her parents would never approve of, she struggles to balance her love and respect for her family and culture with her desire to follow her heart. When Indian American teen artist Rani Kelkar falls for a boy her parents would never approve of, she struggles to balance her love and respect for her family and culture with her desire to follow her heart. Show less

When Indian American teen artist Rani Kelkar falls for a boy her parents would never approve of, she struggles to balance her love and respect for her family and culture with her desire to follow her heart. When Indian American teen artist Rani Kelkar falls for a boy her parents would never approve of, she struggles to balance her love and respect for her family and culture with her desire to follow her heart. Show less

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The Astonishing Color of After

The Astonishing Color of After

by Pan, Emily X. R.

Book - 2018

When mixed-race Leigh travels to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents, she sets out to find her mother, who she is sure transformed into a bird when she died by suicide. When mixed-race Leigh travels to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents, she sets out to find her mother, who she is sure transformed into a bird when she died by suicide. Show less

When mixed-race Leigh travels to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents, she sets out to find her mother, who she is sure transformed into a bird when she died by suicide. When mixed-race Leigh travels to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents, she sets out to find her mother, who she is sure transformed into a bird when she died by suicide. Show less

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Beating Heart Baby

Beating Heart Baby

by Min, Lio

Book - 2022

Seventeen-year-old Santi Arboleda finally feels settled in his new life in Los Angeles with a growing found family and a relationship with musical prodigy...Show more Seventeen-year-old Santi Arboleda finally feels settled in his new life in Los Angeles with a growing found family and a relationship with musical prodigy Suwa - until Suwa is offered the chance to step into the spotlight that he has always denied himself and they must finally face their dreams, their pasts, and their futures, whether together or apart. Show less

Seventeen-year-old Santi Arboleda finally feels settled in his new life in Los Angeles with a growing found family and a relationship with musical prodigy...Show more Seventeen-year-old Santi Arboleda finally feels settled in his new life in Los Angeles with a growing found family and a relationship with musical prodigy Suwa - until Suwa is offered the chance to step into the spotlight that he has always denied himself and they must finally face their dreams, their pasts, and their futures, whether together or apart. Show less

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Bounce Back

Bounce Back

by Misako Rokkusu

Book - 2021

In this sweet and relatable graphic novel, Lilico's happy life in Japan is uprooted by her parents' sudden decision to move to New York, and Lilico must l...Show more In this sweet and relatable graphic novel, Lilico's happy life in Japan is uprooted by her parents' sudden decision to move to New York, and Lilico must learn to adapt to her new country and new middle school with the help of her cat and a couple of good friends. Show less

In this sweet and relatable graphic novel, Lilico's happy life in Japan is uprooted by her parents' sudden decision to move to New York, and Lilico must l...Show more In this sweet and relatable graphic novel, Lilico's happy life in Japan is uprooted by her parents' sudden decision to move to New York, and Lilico must learn to adapt to her new country and new middle school with the help of her cat and a couple of good friends. Show less

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Café Con Lychee

Café Con Lychee

by Lee, Emery

eBook - 2022

Theo Mori and Gabriel Moreno have always been at odds. Their parents own rival businesses--an Asian American café and a Puerto Rican bakery - and Gabi's l...Show more Theo Mori and Gabriel Moreno have always been at odds. Their parents own rival businesses--an Asian American café and a Puerto Rican bakery - and Gabi's lack of coordination has cost their soccer team too many games to count. So when a new fusion café threatens both shops, Theo and Gabi realize an unfortunate truth--they can only achieve their goals by working together to cook up an underground bakery operation and win back their customers. But can they put aside their differences long enough to save their parents' shops or will the new feelings between them boil over? Show less

Theo Mori and Gabriel Moreno have always been at odds. Their parents own rival businesses--an Asian American café and a Puerto Rican bakery - and Gabi's l...Show more Theo Mori and Gabriel Moreno have always been at odds. Their parents own rival businesses--an Asian American café and a Puerto Rican bakery - and Gabi's lack of coordination has cost their soccer team too many games to count. So when a new fusion café threatens both shops, Theo and Gabi realize an unfortunate truth--they can only achieve their goals by working together to cook up an underground bakery operation and win back their customers. But can they put aside their differences long enough to save their parents' shops or will the new feelings between them boil over? Show less

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Darius the Great Is Not Okay

Darius the Great Is Not Okay

by Khorram, Adib

Book - 2018

There are a lot of things that make Darius less than thrilled about his first-ever trip to Iran--his inability to speak Farsi, his difficult relationship ...Show more There are a lot of things that make Darius less than thrilled about his first-ever trip to Iran--his inability to speak Farsi, his difficult relationship with his father, his clinical depression, and his feeling that he will never be quite Persian or American enough to fit in anywhere--but an unexpected friendship with the boy next door just might be exactly what he needs. Show less

There are a lot of things that make Darius less than thrilled about his first-ever trip to Iran--his inability to speak Farsi, his difficult relationship ...Show more There are a lot of things that make Darius less than thrilled about his first-ever trip to Iran--his inability to speak Farsi, his difficult relationship with his father, his clinical depression, and his feeling that he will never be quite Persian or American enough to fit in anywhere--but an unexpected friendship with the boy next door just might be exactly what he needs. Show less

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Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things

Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things

by Prasad, Maya

Book - 2022

The Singh sisters grew up helping their father navigate the bustle of the Songbird Inn. Nestled on dreamy and drizzly Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwes...Show more The Singh sisters grew up helping their father navigate the bustle of the Songbird Inn. Nestled on dreamy and drizzly Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest, the inn's always been warm and cozy and filled with interesting guests - the perfect home. But things are about to heat up now that the Songbird has been named the Most Romantic Inn in America.Ultimately, the magic of the Songbird Inn leads the tight-knit Singh sisters to new passions and breathtaking kisses - and to unearth the truest versions of themselves. Show less

The Singh sisters grew up helping their father navigate the bustle of the Songbird Inn. Nestled on dreamy and drizzly Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwes...Show more The Singh sisters grew up helping their father navigate the bustle of the Songbird Inn. Nestled on dreamy and drizzly Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest, the inn's always been warm and cozy and filled with interesting guests - the perfect home. But things are about to heat up now that the Songbird has been named the Most Romantic Inn in America.Ultimately, the magic of the Songbird Inn leads the tight-knit Singh sisters to new passions and breathtaking kisses - and to unearth the truest versions of themselves. Show less

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Eighty Days

Eighty Days

by Esguerra, A. C.

Book - 2021

In this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel, two pilots and a thief are thrown into an adventure that forces them to reckon with what freedom means to them. In this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel, two pilots and a thief are thrown into an adventure that forces them to reckon with what freedom means to them. Show less

In this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel, two pilots and a thief are thrown into an adventure that forces them to reckon with what freedom means to them. In this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel, two pilots and a thief are thrown into an adventure that forces them to reckon with what freedom means to them. Show less

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Faking Reality

Faking Reality

by Fujimura, Sara

Book - 2021

To help her best friend Leo Matsuda's family's restaurant, Dakota McDonald is going to do something that she promised herself she would never do again: reveal her love life on her parents' HGTV show. To help her best friend Leo Matsuda's family's restaurant, Dakota McDonald is going to do something that she promised herself she would never do again: reveal her love life on her parents' HGTV show. Show less

To help her best friend Leo Matsuda's family's restaurant, Dakota McDonald is going to do something that she promised herself she would never do again: reveal her love life on her parents' HGTV show. To help her best friend Leo Matsuda's family's restaurant, Dakota McDonald is going to do something that she promised herself she would never do again: reveal her love life on her parents' HGTV show. Show less

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Fierce as the Wind

Fierce as the Wind

by Redd, Tara Wilson

Book - 2021

A mixed-race Hawaiian, Japanese, and Black teen decides to work through heartbreak by running a triathlon, helped along the way by her wonderfully supportive friends and family. A mixed-race Hawaiian, Japanese, and Black teen decides to work through heartbreak by running a triathlon, helped along the way by her wonderfully supportive friends and family. Show less

A mixed-race Hawaiian, Japanese, and Black teen decides to work through heartbreak by running a triathlon, helped along the way by her wonderfully supportive friends and family. A mixed-race Hawaiian, Japanese, and Black teen decides to work through heartbreak by running a triathlon, helped along the way by her wonderfully supportive friends and family. Show less

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Forward Me Back to You

Forward Me Back to You

by Perkins, Mitali

Book - 2019

Kat and Ravi leave Boston to go on a church mission trip to help combat human trafficking in India, where they both end up discovering something about themselves along the way. Kat and Ravi leave Boston to go on a church mission trip to help combat human trafficking in India, where they both end up discovering something about themselves along the way. Show less

Kat and Ravi leave Boston to go on a church mission trip to help combat human trafficking in India, where they both end up discovering something about themselves along the way. Kat and Ravi leave Boston to go on a church mission trip to help combat human trafficking in India, where they both end up discovering something about themselves along the way. Show less

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From Little Tokyo, With Love

From Little Tokyo, With Love

by Kuhn, Sarah

Book - 2021

For her entire life, Rika thought of herself as more kaiju than princess, until she discovers that her long-lost mother is a famous actress, and whom she is now trying to find across Little Tokyo with handsome actor Hank Chen. For her entire life, Rika thought of herself as more kaiju than princess, until she discovers that her long-lost mother is a famous actress, and whom she is now trying to find across Little Tokyo with handsome actor Hank Chen. Show less

For her entire life, Rika thought of herself as more kaiju than princess, until she discovers that her long-lost mother is a famous actress, and whom she is now trying to find across Little Tokyo with handsome actor Hank Chen. For her entire life, Rika thought of herself as more kaiju than princess, until she discovers that her long-lost mother is a famous actress, and whom she is now trying to find across Little Tokyo with handsome actor Hank Chen. Show less

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Himawari House

Himawari House

by Becker, Harmony

Book - 2021

Innovative use of Japanese, Korean, and Singlish (a mix of English and Singapore) throughout this graphic novel brings to life a story of five young adult...Show more Innovative use of Japanese, Korean, and Singlish (a mix of English and Singapore) throughout this graphic novel brings to life a story of five young adults whose shared living situation in Japan helps them build friendships across languages and cultures. Show less

Innovative use of Japanese, Korean, and Singlish (a mix of English and Singapore) throughout this graphic novel brings to life a story of five young adult...Show more Innovative use of Japanese, Korean, and Singlish (a mix of English and Singapore) throughout this graphic novel brings to life a story of five young adults whose shared living situation in Japan helps them build friendships across languages and cultures. Show less

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Idol Gossip

Idol Gossip

by Young, Alexandra Leigh

Book - 2021

This story about two sisters whose move to South Korea leads to a shot at stardom provides a behind-the-scenes look for K-pop fans. This story about two sisters whose move to South Korea leads to a shot at stardom provides a behind-the-scenes look for K-pop fans. Show less

This story about two sisters whose move to South Korea leads to a shot at stardom provides a behind-the-scenes look for K-pop fans. This story about two sisters whose move to South Korea leads to a shot at stardom provides a behind-the-scenes look for K-pop fans. Show less

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Iron Widow

Iron Widow

by Zhao, Xiran Jay

Book - 2021

Chinese Canadian author Xiran Jay Zhao's debut YA novel blends elements of Chinese history into a mecha science fiction world where mankind is being attac...Show more Chinese Canadian author Xiran Jay Zhao's debut YA novel blends elements of Chinese history into a mecha science fiction world where mankind is being attacked by giant aliens and uses spirit-powered fighting machines called Chrysalises to fight back, sacrificing female pilots in the process. Show less

Chinese Canadian author Xiran Jay Zhao's debut YA novel blends elements of Chinese history into a mecha science fiction world where mankind is being attac...Show more Chinese Canadian author Xiran Jay Zhao's debut YA novel blends elements of Chinese history into a mecha science fiction world where mankind is being attacked by giant aliens and uses spirit-powered fighting machines called Chrysalises to fight back, sacrificing female pilots in the process. Show less

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I Was Their American Dream

I Was Their American Dream

A Graphic Memoir

by Gharib, Malaka

Book - 2019

This nonfiction graphic novel tells the author's story of growing up mixed race, Filipino and Egyptian, in America. This nonfiction graphic novel tells the author's story of growing up mixed race, Filipino and Egyptian, in America. Show less

This nonfiction graphic novel tells the author's story of growing up mixed race, Filipino and Egyptian, in America. This nonfiction graphic novel tells the author's story of growing up mixed race, Filipino and Egyptian, in America. Show less

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The Jasmine Project

The Jasmine Project

by Ireland, Meredith

Book - 2021

Jasmine's large Filipino-Italian-Korean-Dominican family mean well when they arrange for her to meet three potential boyfriends at her graduation party, b...Show more Jasmine's large Filipino-Italian-Korean-Dominican family mean well when they arrange for her to meet three potential boyfriends at her graduation party, but things get tricky as family members fight for their favorites, her ex tries to win her back, and Jasmine starts to fall in love without knowing what her loving family is trying to do. Show less

Jasmine's large Filipino-Italian-Korean-Dominican family mean well when they arrange for her to meet three potential boyfriends at her graduation party, b...Show more Jasmine's large Filipino-Italian-Korean-Dominican family mean well when they arrange for her to meet three potential boyfriends at her graduation party, but things get tricky as family members fight for their favorites, her ex tries to win her back, and Jasmine starts to fall in love without knowing what her loving family is trying to do. Show less

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Last Night at the Telegraph Club

Last Night at the Telegraph Club

by Lo, Malinda

Book - 2021

This award-winning historical romance is a beautiful coming-of-age story set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1950s. This award-winning historical romance is a beautiful coming-of-age story set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1950s. Show less

This award-winning historical romance is a beautiful coming-of-age story set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1950s. This award-winning historical romance is a beautiful coming-of-age story set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1950s. Show less

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Made in Korea

Made in Korea

by Suk, Sarah

Book - 2021

Valerie Kwon and Wes Jung go head-to-head with their competing student-run businesses that sell Korean beauty products to see which business is the best, but their competition leads to unexpected results, including the possibility of love. Valerie Kwon and Wes Jung go head-to-head with their competing student-run businesses that sell Korean beauty products to see which business is the best, but their competition leads to unexpected results, including the possibility of love. Show less

Valerie Kwon and Wes Jung go head-to-head with their competing student-run businesses that sell Korean beauty products to see which business is the best, but their competition leads to unexpected results, including the possibility of love. Valerie Kwon and Wes Jung go head-to-head with their competing student-run businesses that sell Korean beauty products to see which business is the best, but their competition leads to unexpected results, including the possibility of love. Show less

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The Magic Fish

The Magic Fish

by Nguyen, Trung Le

Book - 2020

Beautiful illustrations and Vietnamese twists on familiar fairy tales elevate the sweet coming-out story at the core of this graphic novel. Beautiful illustrations and Vietnamese twists on familiar fairy tales elevate the sweet coming-out story at the core of this graphic novel. Show less

Beautiful illustrations and Vietnamese twists on familiar fairy tales elevate the sweet coming-out story at the core of this graphic novel. Beautiful illustrations and Vietnamese twists on familiar fairy tales elevate the sweet coming-out story at the core of this graphic novel. Show less

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Messy Roots

Messy Roots

A Graphic Memoir of A Wuhanese American

by Gao, Laura

Book - 2022

Laura Gao's graphic memoir of growing up as a queer Wuhanese American in Texas, before and during the Covid-19 pandemic, is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. Laura Gao's graphic memoir of growing up as a queer Wuhanese American in Texas, before and during the Covid-19 pandemic, is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. Show less

Laura Gao's graphic memoir of growing up as a queer Wuhanese American in Texas, before and during the Covid-19 pandemic, is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. Laura Gao's graphic memoir of growing up as a queer Wuhanese American in Texas, before and during the Covid-19 pandemic, is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. Show less

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The Other Side of Perfect

The Other Side of Perfect

by Turk, Mariko

Book - 2021

After Alina Keeler shattered her leg, along with her professional ballet dancer dreams, she goes out for her high school's production of Singing in the Ra...Show more After Alina Keeler shattered her leg, along with her professional ballet dancer dreams, she goes out for her high school's production of Singing in the Rain. As she works on the production, she ends up falling in love at the same time she tries to rectify her love of ballet with the racism she faced. Show less

After Alina Keeler shattered her leg, along with her professional ballet dancer dreams, she goes out for her high school's production of Singing in the Ra...Show more After Alina Keeler shattered her leg, along with her professional ballet dancer dreams, she goes out for her high school's production of Singing in the Rain. As she works on the production, she ends up falling in love at the same time she tries to rectify her love of ballet with the racism she faced. Show less

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Our Wayward Fate

Our Wayward Fate

by Chao, Gloria

Book - 2019

As the only Taiwanese American in her small-town Indiana high school, Ali has learned to blend in with her classmates, until another Taiwanese family moves in that sends Ali on a journey through family secrets that are brought to light. As the only Taiwanese American in her small-town Indiana high school, Ali has learned to blend in with her classmates, until another Taiwanese family moves in that sends Ali on a journey through family secrets that are brought to light. Show less

As the only Taiwanese American in her small-town Indiana high school, Ali has learned to blend in with her classmates, until another Taiwanese family moves in that sends Ali on a journey through family secrets that are brought to light. As the only Taiwanese American in her small-town Indiana high school, Ali has learned to blend in with her classmates, until another Taiwanese family moves in that sends Ali on a journey through family secrets that are brought to light. Show less

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Patron Saints of Nothing

Patron Saints of Nothing

by Ribay, Randy

Book - 2019

Frustrated by his family's refusal to explain his cousin's recent death, a Filipino American teen takes a trip to the Philippines and learns how his extended family has been impacted by President Duterte's war on drugs. Frustrated by his family's refusal to explain his cousin's recent death, a Filipino American teen takes a trip to the Philippines and learns how his extended family has been impacted by President Duterte's war on drugs. Show less

Frustrated by his family's refusal to explain his cousin's recent death, a Filipino American teen takes a trip to the Philippines and learns how his extended family has been impacted by President Duterte's war on drugs. Frustrated by his family's refusal to explain his cousin's recent death, a Filipino American teen takes a trip to the Philippines and learns how his extended family has been impacted by President Duterte's war on drugs. Show less

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Perfectly Parvin

Perfectly Parvin

by Abtahi, Olivia

Book - 2021

After being unceremoniously dumped on the first day of high school for being too loud, Iranian American Parvin decides to reinvent herself following the lead of the heroines of the romantic comedies she loves. After being unceremoniously dumped on the first day of high school for being too loud, Iranian American Parvin decides to reinvent herself following the lead of the heroines of the romantic comedies she loves. Show less

After being unceremoniously dumped on the first day of high school for being too loud, Iranian American Parvin decides to reinvent herself following the lead of the heroines of the romantic comedies she loves. After being unceremoniously dumped on the first day of high school for being too loud, Iranian American Parvin decides to reinvent herself following the lead of the heroines of the romantic comedies she loves. Show less

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