These short stories and novels capture the unique perspective of kids growing up along the border, as well as the lives of people living on both the U.S. and Mexican sides.
The protagonists in these stories are all facing the same central question of adolescence: who am I?
The Latino kids in these stories have lots of new responsibilities — some expected, others unexpected. Follow their journey as they care of their families, neighbors, and friends in new and important ways. Recommended for grades 7-12.
The choices made when you are a teenager can affect the rest of your life.
Beloved author Pat Mora writes prolifically for adolescents and adults as well as children. These collections represent a sampling of her work for older audiences and explore themes of identity, family, friendship, religion, and love.
These stories celebrate the ties and customs of Asian Pacific American families from around the world and speak to the importance of family in sharing laughter, tears, and hope.
These books celebrate all kinds of celebrations among Asian American and Pacific Islander families, including holidays, weddings, birthdays, and special traditions.
From siblings who overcome big obstacles together to an older sibling awaiting the arrival of a new sibling, these books featuring Asian Pacific American families highlight the threads that bond brothers and sisters together.
These books highlight and celebrate Hawaiian culture and language, as well as notable Hawaiians such as surfer Duke Kahanamoku.
These books for babies and toddlers featuring Asian American characters or themes celebrate the fun of early learning, from recognizing different shapes, colors, and letters to exploring the neighborhood with a friend.