Lyla Lee
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Skye Shin has heard it all. Fat girls shouldn't dance. Wear bright colors. Shouldn't call attention to themselves. But Skye dreams of joining the glittering world of K-Pop, and to do that, she's about to break all the rules that society, the media, and even her own mother, have set for girls like her. She'll challenge thousands of other performers in an internationally televised competition looking for the next K-pop star, and she'll do it better...
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"As an avid watcher of K-dramas, Hana knows all the tropes to avoid when she finally lands a starring role in a buzzy new drama. And she can totally handle her fake co-star boyfriend, heartthrob Bryan Yoon, who might be falling in love with her. After all, she promised the TV producers a contract romance, and that's all they're going to get from her. But when showrunners bring on a new lead actress to challenge Hana's role as main love interest--and...
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All Mindy Kim has ever wanted is a puppy of her very own. After all, having all the toy dog plushies in the world isn't quite the same thing as a real one! She wants a dog to take on walks, teach tricks, and cuddle with. She knows she has what it takes to be the perfect pet owner, and she thinks a dog would be a perfect gift for her upcoming birthday. But her dad isn't so sure she's ready for the big responsibility. Can Mindy prove to her dad that...
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"It’s time to pick a class president, and Mindy really wants to win—and she’s basing her entire campaign on snacks and being kind, so how could she NOT be chosen? But there is one big thing that Mindy is not sure she can do—make a speech to her class about why she would be the best pick for president. Can Mindy face her fears and show the class—and herself—that she can be the best class president ever?"--Amazon....
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Books By And About Asian Americans And Pacific Islanders
Stories of Resilience
Summer Reading Challenge: Read a Book with a Human Who Doesn't Look or Live Like You
Books By And About Asian Americans And Pacific Islanders
Stories of Resilience
Summer Reading Challenge: Read a Book with a Human Who Doesn't Look or Live Like You
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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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"Mindy Kim loves food...When a local pizza place advertises a trivia competition, Mindy can't believe that the big prize is unlimited pizza for a whole year! Mindy is confident she and her dad can take the top spot. But Dad is worried he might not understand all the cultural references. And he wants Mindy to know that the most important thing is to always try your best, even if you don't win"--
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We still had a lot of time left, so dad, Julie, and I began stretching. Dad isn't very flexible, so he made lots of funny faces and noises while touching his toes and stretching his arms. People turned around to stare at us, and Julie and I giggled. Dad was so funny! And then it was finally time for us to board our plane to Korea. I was so excited! Korea, here I come!
12) Big sister
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Nervous about being a big sister to her new baby brother, Mindy, who tries to be helpful, feels she can't do anything right until she finds her own special way to pitch in and prove she can be the best big sister ever.
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Mindy, Dad, and Julie travel to Korea to mourn Grandpa's passing with family and for the annual Chuseok celebration, and while the occasion is a somber one, Mindy is determined to make her first official Mid-autumn Festival one to remember.
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"Determined to go to an elite art camp, young Korean American girl Gigi Shin starts a tutoring club with her friends to make money, but when the first few sessions are chaotic, she wonders if she'll end up sacrificing more than she bargained for to achieve her dreams"--