Books by Asian American and Pacific Islander Americans to Read All Year
We are dedicated to promoting, celebrating, and supporting our Asian American and Pacific Islander creators, readers, and community. Below, check out some incredible books by our AAPI creators to read all year round.
The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim
When Annaās not looking after her brother and sister or helping out at her fatherās restaurant, sheās taking care of her mother, whose debilitating mental illness keeps her in bed most days. When her mother finally gets out of bed, things go from bad to worse. And as her motherās condition worsens, Anna and her family question everything they understand about themselves and each other.
Zara Hossain is Here by Sabina Khan
Seventeen-year-old Pakistani immigrant Zara Hossainās family has waited years for their visa process to be finalized so that they can officially become US citizens. But it only takes one moment for that dream to come crashing down around them.
K-Pop Confidential by Stephan Lee
In this romantic coming-of-age novel, a Korean American girl travels to Seoul in hopes of debuting in a girl group at the same K-pop company behind the most popular boy band on the planet.Ā
I Love You So Mochi by Sarah Kuhn
When Kimi visits her grandparents in Japan, she is relieved to escape her problems back home. But soon the trip becomes a way for Kimi to learn more about the mother she left behind, and to figure out where her own heart lies.
Caster & Spell Starter by Elsie Chapman
Aza Wu knows that real magic is dangerous and illegal. After all, casting killed her sister. But to save the legacy of their family teahouse, she enters an underground casting tournament and the stakes couldnāt be higher.
The Love & Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan
Rukhsana is finding it impossible to live up to her conservative Muslim parentsā expectations. Luckily, itās only a few more months until her new life at Caltech. But when her parents catch her kissing her girlfriend, all of Rukhsanaās plans fall apart.
Lovely, Dark, and Deep by Justina Chen
When Viola Li returns from a trip, she develops an extreme case of photosensitivity. But Viola is determined to maintain a normal life, particularly after she meets Josh.Ā