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"From the indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker essay that shares the title of this book, an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean-American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity. In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humor and heart, she tells of growing up the...
2) My tree
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Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2021
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IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"A boy makes a connection with a plum tree after moving to a new home"--
5) I'm new here
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English
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Three children from other countries (Somalia, Guatemala, and Korea) struggle to adjust to their new home and school in the United States.
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Threshold Editions
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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"The North Korean defector, human rights advocate, and bestselling author of In Order to Live sounds the alarm on the culture wars, identity politics, and authoritarian tendencies tearing America apart. After defecting from North Korea, Yeonmi Park found liberty and freedom in America. But she also found a chilling crackdown on self-expression and thought that reminded her of the brutal regime she risked her life to escape. When she spoke out about...
8) Good enough
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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A Korean American teenager tries to please her parents by getting into an Ivy League college, but a new guy in school and her love of the violin tempt her in new directions.
9) Throwback
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English
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"Priscilla is first-generation Korean American, a former high school cheerleader who expects Sam to want the same all- American nightmare. Meanwhile, Sam is a girl of the times who has no energy for clichéd high school aspirations. After a huge blowup, Sam is desperate to get away from Priscilla, but instead, finds herself thrown back. Way back. To her shock, Sam lands in the '90s . . . alongside a 17-year-old Priscilla. Now, Sam has to deal with...
10) Jin Woo
Author
Publisher
Clarion
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Davey is dubious about having a new adopted brother from Korea, but when he finds out that his parents still love him, he decides that having a baby brother will be fine.
11) Halmoni's day
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Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jennifer, a Korean American, is worried that her grandmother, visiting from Korea, will embarrass her on her school's Grandparents' Day, but the event brings her understanding and acceptance.
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Series
Mindy Kim volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Mindy Kim wants to fit in at her new school, but her favorite lunch leads to scorn, then a thriving business, and finally big trouble." --
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Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 11
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English
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A disaster in romance, high school senior Desi Lee decides to tackle her flirting failures by watching Korean television dramas, where the hapless heroine always seems to end up in the arms of her true love by episode ten. It's a simple formula, and Desi is a quick study. She goes after moody artist Luca Drakos-- utilizing boat rescues, love triangles, and staged car crashes.--
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Series
Gifted clans volume 1
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Description
After thirteen-year-old Hattie Oh casts a dangerous spell so her adopted sister, Riley, will get a share of her inherited magic, Riley must undertake a near-impossible quest to save Hattie from death.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 11
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English
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A tale based on true events follows the coming-of-age of a girl who is motivated by an act of racism at school to learn about her ancestral heritage and her grandparents' experiences as lost children during the Korean War.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
Natasha, whose family is hours away from being deported, and Daniel, a first generation Korean American who strives to live up to his parents' expectations, unexpectedly fall in love and must determine which path they will choose in order to be together.
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Cul-de-sac kids volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When their new Korean sisters do not arrive at the airport, Abby and Carly have a mystery to solve, with God's help.
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