Bestsellers
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Save Me a Seat
- By: Sarah Weeks, Gita Varadarajan
- Narrated by: Josh Hurley, Vikas Adam
- Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Two boys - one white, one Indian American - gain strength from each other from afar as they struggle to navigate middle school, family, and friendships....
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It was inspiring!
- By Sunshine on 08-26-17
By: Sarah Weeks, and others
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The Vanderbeekers Ever After
- Vanderbeekers, Book 7
- By: Karina Yan Glaser
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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The bestselling Vanderbeeker family finds love and hope in hard times as they face the challenge of a serious illness with the support of their Harlem community....
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Book
- By Mia on 05-14-24
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Front Desk
- By: Kelly Yang
- Narrated by: Sunny Lu
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, 10-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Her parents hide immigrants. The mean motel owner can't find out....
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Expands Compassion & Understanding (Kids&Adults!)
- By R in Oak Park on 10-12-19
By: Kelly Yang
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Dear America: The Diary of Piper Davis
- The Fences Between Us
- By: Kirby Larson
- Narrated by: Elaina Erika Davis
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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One fateful day in December, Piper Davis awaits news of her brother, a soldier on the battleship Arizona, stationed in Pearl Harbor....
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A wonderful educational story
- By Honey on 09-16-16
By: Kirby Larson
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Maizy Chen's Last Chance
- By: Lisa Yee
- Narrated by: Yu-Li Alice Shen
- Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family....
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So Good!
- By Kristen K. on 07-18-23
By: Lisa Yee
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Red Berries, White Clouds, Blue Sky
- By: Sandra Dallas
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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It's 1942: Tomi Itano, 12-years-old, considers herself an American. She doesn't speak Japanese and has never been to Japan. But after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, things change....
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What a gem!
- By Brian Caola on 02-18-22
By: Sandra Dallas
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Save Me a Seat
- By: Sarah Weeks, Gita Varadarajan
- Narrated by: Josh Hurley, Vikas Adam
- Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Two boys - one white, one Indian American - gain strength from each other from afar as they struggle to navigate middle school, family, and friendships....
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It was inspiring!
- By Sunshine on 08-26-17
By: Sarah Weeks, and others
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The Vanderbeekers Ever After
- Vanderbeekers, Book 7
- By: Karina Yan Glaser
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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The bestselling Vanderbeeker family finds love and hope in hard times as they face the challenge of a serious illness with the support of their Harlem community....
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Book
- By Mia on 05-14-24
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Front Desk
- By: Kelly Yang
- Narrated by: Sunny Lu
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, 10-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Her parents hide immigrants. The mean motel owner can't find out....
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Expands Compassion & Understanding (Kids&Adults!)
- By R in Oak Park on 10-12-19
By: Kelly Yang
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Dear America: The Diary of Piper Davis
- The Fences Between Us
- By: Kirby Larson
- Narrated by: Elaina Erika Davis
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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One fateful day in December, Piper Davis awaits news of her brother, a soldier on the battleship Arizona, stationed in Pearl Harbor....
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A wonderful educational story
- By Honey on 09-16-16
By: Kirby Larson
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Maizy Chen's Last Chance
- By: Lisa Yee
- Narrated by: Yu-Li Alice Shen
- Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family....
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So Good!
- By Kristen K. on 07-18-23
By: Lisa Yee
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Red Berries, White Clouds, Blue Sky
- By: Sandra Dallas
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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It's 1942: Tomi Itano, 12-years-old, considers herself an American. She doesn't speak Japanese and has never been to Japan. But after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, things change....
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What a gem!
- By Brian Caola on 02-18-22
By: Sandra Dallas
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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
- By: Bette Bao Lord
- Narrated by: Nancy Wu
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Shirley Temple Wong sails from China to America with a heart full of dreams. Her new home is Brooklyn, New York. America is indeed a land full of wonders, but Shirley doesn't know any English, so it's hard to make friends....
By: Bette Bao Lord
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The Last Fallen Star
- By: Graci Kim
- Narrated by: Suzie Yeung
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Graci Kim's thrilling debut about an adopted Korean-American girl who discovers her heritage and her magic on a perilous journey to save her witch-clan family....
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RR Presents knocks it out of the park once again!
- By knittingmami on 05-14-21
By: Graci Kim
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Off the Rails
- Mihi Ever After, Book 3
- By: Tae Keller
- Narrated by: Triya Leong
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Mihi and her friends are heading back to the Rainbow Realm—and this time, they have to save the princess....
By: Tae Keller
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Troublemaker
- By: John Cho
- Narrated by: John Cho
- Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins
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Troublemaker follows the events of the LA Riots through the eyes of 12-year-old Jordan as he navigates school and family. This book will highlight the unique Korean American perspective....
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Amazing
- By Morgan on 12-01-23
By: John Cho
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The Tiger's Apprentice
- By: Laurence Yep
- Narrated by: James Chen
- Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Don’t miss this middle grade fantasy adventure about a boy, a magical tiger, an outlaw dragon, and a mischievous monkey who carry the fate of the world on their shoulders....
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Fantastic book!
- By Tam on 05-07-21
By: Laurence Yep
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Chinese Menu
- The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods
- By: Grace Lin
- Narrated by: Lisa Ling
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food. From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods....
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Engaging mix of nonfiction and ancient legends
- By Skyler B. on 01-05-24
By: Grace Lin
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Beneath the Wide Silk Sky
- By: Emily Inouye Huey
- Narrated by: Sophie Oda
- Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Emily Inouye Huey movingly draws inspiration from her own family history to paint an intimate portrait of the lead-up to Japanese incarceration, racism on the World War II homefront, and the relationship between patriotism and protest in this stunningly lyrical debut....
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Everything
- By M on 05-21-24
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Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions
- Alvin Ho, Book 6
- By: Lenore Look
- Narrated by: Everette Plen
- Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Alvin, an Asian American second grader who’s afraid of everything, is taking his fears to a whole new level - or should we say, continent. On a trip to introduce brand-new baby Ho to relatives in China, Alvin’s anxiety is at fever pitch....
By: Lenore Look
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Alvin Ho: Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night
- Alvin Ho, Book 5
- By: Lenore Look
- Narrated by: Everette Plen
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Alvin, an Asian American second grader who's afraid of everything, has started to notice his mother getting bigger...and bigger. Alvin's sure it's all the mochi cakes she's been eating, but it turns out she's pregnant....
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Kid friendly
- By Jessie McCarron on 02-23-24
By: Lenore Look
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Millicent Min, Girl Genius
- By: Lisa Yee
- Narrated by: Keiko Agena
- Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Millicent Min is having a bad summer. Her fellow high school students hate her for setting the curve. Her fellow 11-year-olds hate her for going to high school....
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awesome book 👍👁👃👁👍
- By Tracy Snyder on 08-03-23
By: Lisa Yee
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Facing the Mountain (Adapted for Young Readers)
- A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II
- By: Daniel James Brown
- Narrated by: Louis Ozawa
- Length: 5 hrs
- Unabridged
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Adapted for young listeners from the New York Times bestseller by Daniel James Brown, Facing the Mountain is the remarkable true story of three brave Japanese American soldiers who fought for the United States during World War II while facing discrimination at home....
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Very enlightening history, told superbly
- By Gardnercook on 06-10-24
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Fred Korematsu Speaks Up
- Fighting for Justice
- By: Laura Atkins, Stan Yogi
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii, Traci Kato-Kiriyama
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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The story of Fred Korematsu’s fight against discrimination explores the life of one courageous person who made the United States a fairer place for all Americans, and it encourages all of us to speak up for justice....
By: Laura Atkins, and others
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Corinne to the Rescue
- American Girl: Girl of the Year (TM): Corinne, Book 2
- By: Wendy Wan-Long Shang
- Narrated by: Carolyn Kang
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Corinne worries about how she’ll keep up Flurry’s training without snow. Luckily, she meets a dog trainer who agrees to become her mentor if she and Flurry can master some new skills. But learning them turns out to be harder than Corinne thought, thanks to her sister Gwynn....
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Made in Asian America
- A History for Young People
- By: Erika Lee, Christina Soontornvat
- Narrated by: Sura Siu
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Asian American history is not made up of one single story. It’s many. And it’s a story that too often goes untold. It begins centuries before America even exists as a nation....
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the various groups all persecutes the same way
- By joel whitaker on 05-12-24
By: Erika Lee, and others
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The Year of the Rat
- By: Grace Lin
- Narrated by: Grace Lin, Kim Mai Guest
- Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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In this sequel to The Year of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: She met her best friend, Melody, and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big changes....
By: Grace Lin
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Sharkman
- By: Steve Alten
- Narrated by: Andrew Eiden
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Kwan Wilson was a high school basketball star living in San Diego when a tragic accident changed his life in ways no one could predict. He only looked at his phone for a few seconds....
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Absolutely Loved This Book
- By Dolce M on 07-31-17
By: Steve Alten
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Sugar
- By: Jewell Parker Rhodes
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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For Sugar, life is anything but sweet.
Ten-year-old Sugar lives on River Road Plantation along the banks of the Mississippi River....
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by 9 year old girl
- By Holly Ann on 11-23-15
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Maybe It's a Sign
- By: E. L. Shen
- Narrated by: Jennifer Sun Bell
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Seventh grader Freya June Sun has always believed in the Chinese superstitions spoon-fed to her since birth—but ever since her dad’s death a year ago, she’s become obsessed, believing that her father is sending her messages through signs from the beyond....
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Immersive, Compelling, and Sweet
- By Amazon Customer on 01-31-24
By: E. L. Shen
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Finding the Edge
- My Life on the Ice
- By: Karen Chen, Natalie England
- Narrated by: Rachel L. Jacobs
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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At 17, Karen Chen has already achieved what some girls can only dream of - and it's only the beginning for her. The daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, she began figure skating at five. Ten years and many grueling training sessions later, she won a bronze medal at the 2015 US Championships....
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impressed and inspired
- By Kindle Customer on 04-04-18
By: Karen Chen, and others
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When Clouds Touch Us
- By: Thanhhà Lai
- Narrated by: Brigid Mai Khanh Leahy
- Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Inspired by the author’s own childhood, this stunning novel in verse, the sequel to the award-winning #1 bestseller Inside Out and Back Again, picks up two years after Hà and her family arrive in Alabama as refugees from the Việt Nam War....
By: Thanhhà Lai
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A to Z Mysteries Super Edition 5: The New Year Dragon Dilemma
- A to Z Mysteries, Book 5
- By: Ron Roy
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Length: 1 hr and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are in San Francisco. They plan to watch the famous Chinese New Year parade and see Miss Chinatown ride by in a giant float. But during the parade, Miss Chinatown disappears, and so does her crown....
By: Ron Roy
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Weedflower
- By: Cynthia Kadohata
- Narrated by: Kimberly Farr
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Twelve-year-old Sumiko feels her life has been made up of two parts: before Pearl Harbor and after it....
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A book of starting over and regrowth
- By tracy on 04-03-09
By: Cynthia Kadohata
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Dash
- By: Kirby Larson
- Narrated by: Kathy Hsieh
- Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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New from Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson, the moving story of a Japanese American girl who is separated from her dog upon being sent to an incarceration camp during WWII....
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everything
- By Andrew Zetterman on 03-13-24
By: Kirby Larson
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Finding Junie Kim
- By: Ellen Oh
- Narrated by: Greta Jung
- Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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When Junie Kim is faced with middle school racism, she learns of her grandparents’ extraordinary strength and finds her voice. Inspired by her mother’s real-life experiences during the Korean War, Oh’s characters are real and riveting....
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Good but I prefer the historical part
- By Jacob on 02-18-23
By: Ellen Oh
New releases
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Lei and the Invisible Island
- By: Malia Maunakea
- Narrated by: Jennifer Robideau
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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After saving her best friend and ancestral guardian, Kaipo, from Pele the Fire Goddess's traps, and successfully preventing lava from destroying her Tūtū's house, all Lei wants to do is take a nap. The only problem? Kaipo's ʻaumakua pendant is missing, and without it, he will soon disintegrate...emotionally and physically.
By: Malia Maunakea
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The Magic Paintbrush
- By: Kat Zhang, Eric Darnell
- Narrated by: Sunny Lu
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Amy has always loved art, but lately her drawings have been less than impressive. There's no passion, no personality, no...magic. Until Amy visits her Lao Lao, her grandmother, and finds an ancient paintbrush that brings anything Amy creates to life! Now her creation Luna has taken over her bedroom and is running through the streets of Flushing, Queens. What awaits: an international adventure filled with an ancient Chinese legend, a greedy adversary and ghastly beasts!
By: Kat Zhang, and others
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Ánh's New Word
- A Story About Learning a New Language
- By: Hanh Bui
- Narrated by: VyVy Nguyen
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Many things are different for Ánh now that they've left Vietnam with their family. The weather is colder and they live in a communal barracks at a refugee camp while they wait for their new life in America to start. Ánh finds comfort in their warm-hearted teacher, Miss Mary Ellen, but has trouble with the foreign sounds of learning to speak English in class. All Ánh wants is to be able to say "thank you" out loud to Miss Mary Ellen, but will the words ever stop getting stuck between their head and their voice?
By: Hanh Bui
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Lily Xiao Speaks Out
- By: Nicole Chen
- Narrated by: Katharine Chin
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Lily Xiao can’t wait to go to Camp Rock Out this summer, where she’ll finally be able to shed her “class robot” good girl reputation and start her journey to becoming the next Eddie Vedder! And she can’t wait to do it with her best friend and cousin, Vivian, who’s just moved from Taiwan to Lily’s California hometown. But as the two cousins work their way through seventh grade, Vivian struggles more and more with her schoolwork, which is all taught in English. If Vivian can’t get her grades up, her parents won’t let her go to rock camp.
By: Nicole Chen
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The Mystery of the Haunted Scarecrow
- Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries
- By: Tammie Lyon - illustrator, Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Pedro and Katie are visiting Pedro’s Aunt Carmen’s farm. A frowning scarecrow has the kids spooked. Shadows and creepy sounds have Katie convinced that old scarecrow is haunted. But could there be another explanation?
By: Tammie Lyon - illustrator, and others
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Made in Asian America
- A History for Young People
- By: Erika Lee, Christina Soontornvat
- Narrated by: Sura Siu
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Asian American history is not made up of one single story. It’s many. And it’s a story that too often goes untold. It begins centuries before America even exists as a nation. It is connected to the histories of Western conquest and colonialism. It’s a story of migration; of people and families crossing the Pacific Ocean in search of escape, opportunity, and new beginnings.
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the various groups all persecutes the same way
- By joel whitaker on 05-12-24
By: Erika Lee, and others
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Lei and the Invisible Island
- By: Malia Maunakea
- Narrated by: Jennifer Robideau
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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After saving her best friend and ancestral guardian, Kaipo, from Pele the Fire Goddess's traps, and successfully preventing lava from destroying her Tūtū's house, all Lei wants to do is take a nap. The only problem? Kaipo's ʻaumakua pendant is missing, and without it, he will soon disintegrate...emotionally and physically.
By: Malia Maunakea
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The Magic Paintbrush
- By: Kat Zhang, Eric Darnell
- Narrated by: Sunny Lu
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Amy has always loved art, but lately her drawings have been less than impressive. There's no passion, no personality, no...magic. Until Amy visits her Lao Lao, her grandmother, and finds an ancient paintbrush that brings anything Amy creates to life! Now her creation Luna has taken over her bedroom and is running through the streets of Flushing, Queens. What awaits: an international adventure filled with an ancient Chinese legend, a greedy adversary and ghastly beasts!
By: Kat Zhang, and others
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Ánh's New Word
- A Story About Learning a New Language
- By: Hanh Bui
- Narrated by: VyVy Nguyen
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Many things are different for Ánh now that they've left Vietnam with their family. The weather is colder and they live in a communal barracks at a refugee camp while they wait for their new life in America to start. Ánh finds comfort in their warm-hearted teacher, Miss Mary Ellen, but has trouble with the foreign sounds of learning to speak English in class. All Ánh wants is to be able to say "thank you" out loud to Miss Mary Ellen, but will the words ever stop getting stuck between their head and their voice?
By: Hanh Bui
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Lily Xiao Speaks Out
- By: Nicole Chen
- Narrated by: Katharine Chin
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Lily Xiao can’t wait to go to Camp Rock Out this summer, where she’ll finally be able to shed her “class robot” good girl reputation and start her journey to becoming the next Eddie Vedder! And she can’t wait to do it with her best friend and cousin, Vivian, who’s just moved from Taiwan to Lily’s California hometown. But as the two cousins work their way through seventh grade, Vivian struggles more and more with her schoolwork, which is all taught in English. If Vivian can’t get her grades up, her parents won’t let her go to rock camp.
By: Nicole Chen
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The Mystery of the Haunted Scarecrow
- Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries
- By: Tammie Lyon - illustrator, Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Pedro and Katie are visiting Pedro’s Aunt Carmen’s farm. A frowning scarecrow has the kids spooked. Shadows and creepy sounds have Katie convinced that old scarecrow is haunted. But could there be another explanation?
By: Tammie Lyon - illustrator, and others
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Made in Asian America
- A History for Young People
- By: Erika Lee, Christina Soontornvat
- Narrated by: Sura Siu
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Asian American history is not made up of one single story. It’s many. And it’s a story that too often goes untold. It begins centuries before America even exists as a nation. It is connected to the histories of Western conquest and colonialism. It’s a story of migration; of people and families crossing the Pacific Ocean in search of escape, opportunity, and new beginnings.
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the various groups all persecutes the same way
- By joel whitaker on 05-12-24
By: Erika Lee, and others
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Winnie Zeng Shatters the Universe
- Winnie Zeng, Book 3
- By: Katie Zhao
- Narrated by: Annie Q
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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If awards were given for multitasking, then Winnie Zeng would come in first place. Between juggling evil spirits and middle school—boy, does she have her hands full. Ordinarily, winter break would be her chance to catch up on anime, but this year marks the return of the Shaman Youth Tournament, where shamans around the world duel for the title of champion! To prepare, Winnie and her archnemesis, David, train for their toughest battles yet. But when some of their competitors start acting a little stranger—and a lot stronger—than normal, they realize they might be in over their heads.
By: Katie Zhao
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Rohan Murthy Has a Plan
- By: Rajani LaRocca, Kat Fajardo
- Narrated by: Mark Sanderlin
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Rohan Murthy dreams of running a successful business like his creative and kind mom. When Mrs. Z announces that Curiosity Academy needs to raise money for a school garden, Rohan sees the chance to launch his dreams right away! He'll start a pet care company to help the people of Peppermint Falls look after their dogs, hamsters, fish, snakes, lizards . . . anything but cats. With hard work, some glittery posters, and the help of his friends from Mrs. Z's class, Rohan knows he can do a lot for the school garden.
By: Rajani LaRocca, and others
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Mr. Patel Builds
- Katie Woo's Neighborhood
- By: Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Katie’s class is learning about houses, and her classmate Peter’s father, Mr. Patel, invites the class to see a new house he is building. The students learn the steps to building a house, and best of all, discover who the new homeowner is.
By: Fran Manushkin
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Firefighter Kayla
- Katie Woo's Neighborhood
- By: Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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JoJo’s aunt Kayla is a firefighter. She’s teaching Katie’s class about her job. Katie keeps trying to ask Kayla questions, but Kayla has lots to say before it’s question time. If Katie is patient, will she learn what she really wants to know about firefighters?
By: Fran Manushkin
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Nurse Kenji Rules!
- Katie Woo's Neighborhood
- By: Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
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The Woos' neighbor, Mr. Kenji, is training to be a nurse. He has a big test coming up, and Katie has offered to help him get ready. Hopefully Katie’s help will lead to a high score on the big test for Mr. Kenji.
By: Fran Manushkin
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Super-Duper Librarian
- Katie Woo's Neighborhood
- By: Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
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A rainy day brings Katie and the rest of the neighborhood to the library. The librarian, Miss Bliss, is the best at finding the perfect book for each listener. But it’s almost time to go, and Katie still doesn’t have a book. What super-duper books will she find?
By: Fran Manushkin
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Good Morning, Farmer Carmen!
- Katie Woo's Neighborhood
- By: Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
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Katie is sure it would be fun to be a farmer. All you have to do is plant seeds and watch them grow. Pedro's aunt is a farmer, and she works very hard. Katie will find out just how hard farmers work when she and Pedro help get ready for a day at the farmer's market. Katie loves her community, and that love is shown in Katie Woo's Neighborhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.
By: Fran Manushkin
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Katie's Vet Loves Pets
- Katie Woo's Neighborhood
- By: Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
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When Katie finds a sick kitten, she simply must help! She asks Dad to take the kitty for a trip to Dr. Wong's vet clinic. Dr. Wong helps animals of all shapes and sizes, from parrots that won't talk to iguanas that won't eat. Can he help the stray kitty too? Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo's Neighborhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.
By: Fran Manushkin
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Super Paramedic!
- Katie Woo's Neighborhood
- By: Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
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Katie's Grandma has tripped on a cracked sidewalk and hurt her ankle, but she's soon rescued by two real life heroes: the paramedics! Katie learns that fixing up ankles is just part of a paramedic's job. They can actually save lives with their speedy and careful work. Super Paramedic to the rescue!
By: Fran Manushkin
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The Best Baker
- Katie Woo's Neighborhood
- By: Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
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Katie and her friend Haley are bragging about being good bakers. Their moms don't quite agree. Haley's uncle owns the Happy Cakes bakery and is willing to teach the girls what it takes to be a great baker. Will Katie and Haley become the best bakers and impress their moms?
By: Fran Manushkin
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The Door Is Open
- Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices
- By: Hena Khan - editor, Veera Hiranandani, Supriya Kelkar, and others
- Narrated by: Anjali Kunapaneni, Vikas Adam
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
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Discover stories of fear, triumph, and spectacular celebration in the fictional town of Maple Grove, New Jersey, where the local kids gather at the community center to discover new crushes, fight against ignorance, and even save a life. Cheer for Chaya as she wins chess tournaments (unlike Andrew, she knows stupid sugary soda won't make you better at chess), and follow as Jeevan learns how to cook traditional food (it turns out he can cook sabji—he just can't eat it).
By: Hena Khan - editor, and others
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The Mystery of the Missing Mummy
- Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries
- By: Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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Katie Woo has been learning about mummies, when she decides to make one of her own. With Pedro's help, Katie makes a wonderful mummy and case. When the two mummy makers let their project sit to dry, the mummy goes missing! Katie and Pedro start collecting clues that they hope will lead them to the missing mummy.
By: Fran Manushkin