Asian-Pacific Islander List

Queen of Physics : How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom

by Teresa Robeson. Illustrated by Rebecca Huang.

Picture book biography of an influential woman scientist little known outside of her field of physics. Readers will be inspired by the heroism, ethics and passion of Madame Wu, whom we follow from birth into old age. A powerful little book!

Maya Lin, Architect of Light and Lines

by Jeanne Walker Harvey. Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk.

The story of Maya Lin, the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Yell-oh Girls

by Vicki Nam.

"In this fine book, Asian American girls speak up and speak out. They speak for themselves, to each other, and to the world. This honest, engaging anthology is important. It allows new voices to be heard and new stories to become part of our great American story."
- Mary Pipher, Ph.D, author of Reviving Opehlia

Inside Out and Back Again

Inside Out and Back Again is a #1 New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award!
Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama—this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigration.

Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir

Harvey Award Nominee by Robin Ha (Author, Illustrator) A powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life—perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo.

Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong

“A ruthlessly honest, emotionally charged, and utterly original exploration of Asian American consciousness. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER 

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