Book Reviews
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Finally Seen by Kelly Yang
For five years, Lina Gao’s life has felt like a long wait in an airport terminal. Ever since her parents and little sister immigrated to America, she’s been living with her grandmother and longing for the rest of her… Continue reading
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All You Knead is Love by Tanya Guerrero
Alba’s mom is sending her to Barcelona for the summer to spend time away while her mom figures things out with Alba’s abusive dad. Alba feels like she’s being thrown out, and doesn’t want to go stay with a Filipina-Spanish… Continue reading
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Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim by Patricia Park
Alejandra Kim feels stuck between two identities. As a Latinx Asian American, she finds that people make decisions about her based on her Spanish/Korean name before even hearing her speak. Her “woke” white classmates at her prestigious Quaker high… Continue reading
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The Way Past Winter by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
It’s that time of year when winter seems to be dragging on forever, with spring only a distant light in the future. Be glad you don’t live in the forest in The Way Past Winter, where winter has kept its… Continue reading
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Anne of Greenville by Mariko Tamaki
A spirited, colorful reimagining of Anne of Green Gables as a queer, half-Japanese girl. When Anne’s family moves to Greenville, aka the most boring place on earth, Anne is not impressed. She’s a disco-loving, rollerskating, queer Japanese American girl, and… Continue reading
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Eden's Everdark by Karen Strong
Eden has never been to Safina Island, the place where her mother’s family set up a life for themselves after slavery. But when Eden’s mother dies, meeting her long-lost family is just what she thinks she needs. On Safina… Continue reading
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Tumble by Celia C. Pérez
This was my first read of January, and if all of the books I read in 2023 are as fun and heartwarming as Tumble, it’s going to be a great year of reading. Adela “Addie” Ramírez’s mother has always… Continue reading
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Hollow Chest by Brita Sandstrom
Ever since his brother Theo went off to fight in World War II, Charlie has been trying hard to look after his family: take on more responsibilities so his overworked mum doesn’t get more stressed out, have patience with Grandpa… Continue reading
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Key Player by Kelly Yang
Mia Tang is a lot of things: a writer, a journalist, a follower of her dreams, a proud Chinese American. But she is not a sports person. So when she tanks in PE, she’s desperate for a chance to fix… Continue reading
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The Swallows' Flight by Hilary McKay
Ruby lives in a little home above the newsagents’ shop in Plymouth. Her days are spent wishing her brother Will didn’t exist, and trying to forget about the birthmarks across her face. Kate lives with her cozy, crowded family in… Continue reading
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