chinese americans

Teaches about the experiences of immigrants fleeing terrible hardships in China for new lives in California in the mid-nineteenth century, letting the reader steer the course of the story.

With the help of his popular Uncle Chester, a young Chinese American boy tries hard to fulfill a promise to have firecrackers for everyone on the Chinese New Year in 1954. Includes an afterword with information about the Chinese customs portrayed in the story.

Katie Woo loves her life and lists the many reasons she is so happy.

After a snowboarding accident, Syrah Cheng, a billionaire's daughter, must rehabilitate both her knee and her self-esteem while forging relationships with those who accept her for who she is.

A Chinese American family prepares for and celebrates the Lunar New Year. Includes endnotes that discuss the customs and traditions of Chinese New Year.

When Alvin's father takes him camping, Alvin makes a new friend and learns that he can be brave despite his fear of everything.

Sam must decide how to spend the lucky money he's received for Chinese New Year.

A mother and son practice writing Chinese characters in the snow. Introduces the characters for ten simple words.

Katie and her friends Pedro and JoJo disagree over which season of the year is the best.

Katie wants to be helpful, and so she starts making dinner on her own.