16 Best Asian American, Juvenile Fiction Books
Asian American, Juvenile Fiction is a popular category for many book lovers. Our team at Speechify has curated a list of the top Asian American, Juvenile Fiction audiobooks everyone must read.
See the top 16 Asian American, Juvenile Fiction audiobooks below.
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Love in the Library
- By: Maggie Tokuda-Hall
- Narrator: Sura Siu
- Length: 14 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: January 11, 2022
- Language: English
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4.48(1765 ratings)
4.48(1765 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.009.99 USDTo fall in love is already a gift. But to fall in love in a place like Minidoka, a place built to make people feel like they weren’t human–that was miraculous. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Tama is sent to live in a War RelocationTo fall in love is already a gift. But to fall in love in a place like Minidoka, a place built to make people feel like they weren’t human–that was miraculous. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Tama is sent to live in a War Relocation Center in the desert. All Japanese Americans from the West Coast–elderly people, children, babies–now live in prison camps like Minidoka. To be who she is has become a crime, it seems, and Tama doesn’t know when or if she will ever leave. Trying not to think of the life she once had, she works in the camp’s tiny library, taking solace in pages bursting with color and light, love and fairness. And she isn’t the only one. George waits each morning by the door, his arms piled with books checked out the day before. As their friendship grows, Tama wonders: Can anyone possibly read so much? Is she the reason George comes to the library every day? Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s elegant and true love story about her grandparents for listeners of all ages sheds light on a shameful chapter of American history.
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Mindy Kim, Class President
- By: Lyla Lee
- Length: 1 hours 22 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: October 26, 2021
- Language: English
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4.41(139 ratings)
4.41(139 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.008.99 USDIt’s time to pick a class president, and Mindy’s big campaign is all about: 1. FRIENDSHIP! 2. KINDNESS! 3. SNACKS! But there is one thing that Mindy is not sure she can do: make a speech to her class about why they should vote forIt’s time to pick a class president, and Mindy’s big campaign is all about:
1. FRIENDSHIP! 2. KINDNESS! 3. SNACKS!But there is one thing that Mindy is not sure she can do: make a speech to her class about why they should vote for her.
Can Mindy face her fears and prove to the class–and herself–that she can be the best class president ever?
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Eyes That Speak to the Stars
- By: Joanna Ho
- Narrator: Justin Chien
- Length: 5 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: February 15, 2022
- Language: English
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4.38(868 ratings)
4.38(868 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.002.99 USDNew York Times bestselling team Joanna Ho and Dung Ho present Eyes That Speak to the Stars, companion to the acclaimed Eyes That Kiss in the Corners. “A brilliant treatise to love of self and heritage.” —School Library JournalNew York Times bestselling team Joanna Ho and Dung Ho present Eyes That Speak to the Stars, companion to the acclaimed Eyes That Kiss in the Corners.
“A brilliant treatise to love of self and heritage.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“A beautifully validating book that builds on the necessary work of its predecessor.” –Kirkus
“Affirmative poetry about a child’s eyes and the tale they tell about him. An uplifting read.” –Booklist
A young boy comes to recognize his own power and ability to change the future. When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, the boy turns to his family for comfort. He realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before–in fact, his eyes are like his father’s, his agong’s, and his little brother’s, and they are visionary.
Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you.
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners received three starred reviews and was embraced as “breathtaking,” “lyrical,” and “poignant.” This companion volume is sure to be welcomed with equal joy.
January/February 2021 Kids’ Indie Next List
An Amazon January Best Book of the Month
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A Different Pond
- By: Bao Phi
- Narrator: Bao Phi
- Length: 14 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: March 08, 2022
- Language: English
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4.29(4219 ratings)
4.29(4219 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.009.99 USDAs a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father’s long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successfulAs a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father’s long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao’s father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. A Different Pond offers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son–and between cultures, old and new.
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I Am Golden
- By: Eva Chen
- Narrator: Eva Chen
- Length: 7 minutes
- Publisher: Macmillan Audio
- Publish date: February 01, 2022
- Language: English
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4.28(815 ratings)
4.28(815 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.001.99 USDAn Instant New York Times Bestseller!This joyful and lyrical audiobook from New York Times bestselling author Eva Chen and illustrator Sophie Diao is a moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese AmericanAn Instant New York Times Bestseller!
This joyful and lyrical audiobook from New York Times bestselling author Eva Chen and illustrator Sophie Diao is a moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese American children.What do you see when you look in the mirror, Mei? Do you see beauty?
We see eyes that point toward the sun, that give us the warmth and joy of a thousand rays when you smile. We see hair as inky black and smooth as a peaceful night sky. We see skin brushed with gold.
A Macmillan Audio production from Feiwel & Friends
Praise for I Am Golden:
“[A] richly metaphoric celebration of Chinese American identity … Luminous, gently textured digital art by Diao includes thoughtful, recognizably Chinese cues that add further dimension … A loving, affecting tribute to how children of immigrants can serve as bridges and torchbearers for their communities.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“From the outset, this gorgeous picture book exudes joy and celebration of identity. Through dazzling illustrations, Diao brings to exuberant life best-selling Chinese American author Chen’s message of finding love and power in one’s differences. … This powerful and uplifting story captures [Chinese] American joy and is a definite must-read.” —Booklist, starred review
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Dream, Annie, Dream
- By: Waka T. Brown
- Narrator: Sophie Oda
- Length: 8 hours 7 minutes
- Publisher: Quill Tree Books
- Publish date: February 08, 2022
- Language: English
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4.27(201 ratings)
4.27(201 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0024.99 USDIn this empowering deconstruction of the so-called American Dream, a twelve-year-old Japanese American girl grapples with, and ultimately rises above, the racism and trials of middle school she experiences while chasing her dreams. As the daughterIn this empowering deconstruction of the so-called American Dream, a twelve-year-old Japanese American girl grapples with, and ultimately rises above, the racism and trials of middle school she experiences while chasing her dreams.
As the daughter of immigrants who came to America for a better life, Annie Inoue was raised to dream big. And at the start of seventh grade, she’s channeling that irrepressible hope into becoming the lead in her school play.
So when Annie lands an impressive role in the production of The King and I, she’s thrilled . . . until she starts to hear grumbles from her mostly white classmates that she only got the part because it’s an Asian play with Asian characters. Is this all people see when they see her? Is this the only kind of success they’ll let her have–one that they can tear down or use race to belittle?
Disheartened but determined, Annie channels her hurt into a new dream: showing everyone what she’s made of.
Waka T. Brown, author of While I Was Away, delivers an uplifting coming-of-age story about a Japanese American girl’s fight to make space for herself in a world that claims to celebrate everyone’s differences but doesn’t always follow through.
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In the Beautiful Country
- By: Jane Kuo
- Narrator: Sura Siu
- Length: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Publisher: Quill Tree Books
- Publish date: June 28, 2022
- Language: English
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4.26(453 ratings)
4.26(453 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0016.99 USDFor fans of Jasmine Warga and Thanhha Lai, this is a stunning novel in verse about a young Taiwanese immigrant to America who is confronted by the stark difference between dreams and reality. Anna can’t wait to move to the beautifulFor fans of Jasmine Warga and Thanhha Lai, this is a stunning novel in verse about a young Taiwanese immigrant to America who is confronted by the stark difference between dreams and reality.
Anna can’t wait to move to the beautiful country–the Chinese name for America. Although she’s only ever known life in Taiwan, she can’t help but brag about the move to her family and friends.
But the beautiful country isn’t anything like Anna pictured. Her family can only afford a cramped apartment, she’s bullied at school, and she struggles to understand a new language. On top of that, the restaurant that her parents poured their savings into is barely staying afloat. The version of America that Anna is experiencing is nothing like she imagined. How will she be able to make the beautiful country her home?
This lyrical and heartfelt story, inspired by the author’s own experiences, is about resilience, courage, and the struggle to make a place for yourself in the world.
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Troublemaker
- By: John Cho
- Narrator: John Cho
- Length: 4 hours 46 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: March 22, 2022
- Language: English
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4.09(760 ratings)
4.09(760 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0018.99 USDTroublemaker 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.12-year-old Jordan feels like he can’t live up to theTroublemaker 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.
12-year-old Jordan feels like he can’t live up to the example his older sister set, or his parent’s expectations. When he returns home from school one day hoping to hide his suspension, Los Angeles has reached a turning point. In the wake of the acquittal of the police officers filmed beating Rodney King, as well as the shooting of a young black teen, Latasha Harlins by a Korean store owner, the country is at the precipice of confronting its racist past and present.As tensions escalate, Jordan’s father leaves to check on the family store, spurring Jordan and his friends to embark on a dangerous journey to come to his aide, and come to terms with the racism within and affecting their community.
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You Are Life
- By: Bao Phi
- Narrator: Bao Phi
- Length: 9 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: September 22, 2022
- Language: English
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4.04(115 ratings)
4.04(115 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.009.99 USDThis joyful poem celebrates the wonderful and complex identity of children of immigrants and refugees, embracing all that they are–a dancer, a shining light, a K-pop song–and promising what they will never be: invisible. -
Ling & Ting: Together in All Weather
- By: Grace Lin
- Narrator: Tara Sands
- Length: 12 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: November 03, 2015
- Language: English
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4(242 ratings)
4(242 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.003.98 USDLing and Ting have fun, rain or shine, in the fourth book of this irresistible early reader series. The adorable twins Ling and Ting from the Geisel Honor early reader series are back to have fun in Winter, Spring, Fall, and Summer, giving parentsLing and Ting have fun, rain or shine, in the fourth book of this irresistible early reader series.
The adorable twins Ling and Ting from the Geisel Honor early reader series are back to have fun in Winter, Spring, Fall, and Summer, giving parents and educators the perfect opportunity to teach young readers about every season of the year. This beloved series has received five starred reviews. Kirkus writes about the series, “These twins make learning to read double the fun.”
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The Kite Fighters
- By: Linda Sue Park
- Narrator: Linda Sue Park
- Length: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: January 02, 2015
- Language: English
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3.96(2435 ratings)
3.96(2435 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0010.99 USDYoung-sup and Kee-sup, two brothers living in Korea, can’t wait for the New Year kite competition. But when the brothers decide to work together in the competition, disagreements arise. Young-sup is a better flyer, yet tradition demands thatYoung-sup and Kee-sup, two brothers living in Korea, can’t wait for the New Year kite competition. But when the brothers decide to work together in the competition, disagreements arise. Young-sup is a better flyer, yet tradition demands that the first born, Kee-sup, must represent the family. How can they win? Newbery Medal winner Linda Sue Park delves into the world of kite flying while exploring the difficulties children have finding their place in the family.
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Mihi Ever After
- By: Tae Keller
- Narrator: Triya Leong
- Length: 3 hours 42 minutes
- Publisher: Macmillan Audio
- Publish date: November 08, 2022
- Language: English
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3.91(129 ratings)
3.91(129 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0010.99 USD“This audiobook offers solid food for thought for princess-obsessed listeners.”- AudioFile Magazine Newbery Medalist Tae Keller delivers a middle-grade fantasy adventure in Mihi Ever After about three girls who fall into a fairy tale“This audiobook offers solid food for thought for princess-obsessed listeners.”- AudioFile Magazine
Newbery Medalist Tae Keller delivers a middle-grade fantasy adventure in Mihi Ever After about three girls who fall into a fairy tale world. Should they stay forever, or find a way to escape?
Mihi Whan Park loves fairy tales. She wants to be a princess more than anything, but everyone tells her she’s not the princess type. Then Mihi gets her shot: When she and her new friends Savannah and Reese discover a portal to a fairy tale realm, they get a chance to learn how to be princesses! But the fairy tale world turns out not to be the wonderful place Mihi imagined. Soon, Savannah and Reese decide they’re ready to go home, and Mihi has to decide where her loyalties lie: With her friends and her future at home, or with her princess dreams?
A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company.
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Ling & Ting
- By: Grace Lin
- Narrator: Grace Lin
- Length: 12 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: February 18, 2010
- Language: English
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3.87(1753 ratings)
3.87(1753 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.007.99 USDGrace Lin is the New York Times best-selling author of the Newbery Honor book Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. In Ling & Ting, Lin crafts a charming tale about a pair of Chinese-American twins who insist that, despite their physicalGrace Lin is the New York Times best-selling author of the Newbery Honor book Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. In Ling & Ting, Lin crafts a charming tale about a pair of Chinese-American twins who insist that, despite their physical appearance, they are NOT alike. Ling can’t use chopsticks, no matter how hard she tries. And Ting can’t sit still-a characteristic that makes the twins more different than ever after a small mishap at the barbershop. “Lin . shows her versatility once again in an original book that tells its story clearly while leaving room for thought and discussion.”-Booklist, starred review
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The Tiger’s Apprentice
- By: Laurence Yep
- Narrator: James Chen
- Length: 4 hours 56 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: February 02, 2021
- Language: English
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3.71(309 ratings)
3.71(309 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0018.99 USDSoon to be an animated movie! 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. From two-time Newbery Honor-winningSoon to be an animated movie!
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. From two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Laurence Yep (Dragonwings, Dragon’s Gate), now with an all-new cover and introduction!
Tom Lee’s life changes forever the day he meets a talking tiger named Mr. Hu and discovers that he has magical powers and great responsibilities that he never imagined. Despite his doubts and fears, Tom joins Mr. Hu’s ragtag band of creatures in their fight to keep an ancient talisman out of the hands of the worst possible enemy.
This action-packed fantasy from two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Laurence Yep reveals a hidden world within our own where animals take human form, where friendship is the final weapon in the battle between good and evil, and where a young boy is responsible for saving the world he knows . . . and the one he is just discovering.
This updated edition includes an all-new introduction by Laurence Yep!
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When Dimple Met Rishi
- By: Sandhya Menon
- Narrator: Sneha Mathan
- Length: 10 hours 45 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: May 30, 2017
- Language: English
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3.69(46715 ratings)
3.69(46715 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0017.99 USDNow that Dimple Shah has graduated, she’s ready for a break from her family – especially from Mamma’s inexplicable obsession with her finding the Ideal Indian Husband. Ugh. But Dimple knows that her mother must respect that sheNow that Dimple Shah has graduated, she’s ready for a break from her family – especially from Mamma’s inexplicable obsession with her finding the Ideal Indian Husband. Ugh. But Dimple knows that her mother must respect that she isn’t interested in doing that right now – otherwise she wouldn’t have paid for her to attend a summer program for aspiring web developers, right? Rishi Patel is a hopeless romantic, so when his parents tell him that his future wife will be attending the same summer program as him – during which he’ll have to woo her – he’s totally on board. Because as silly as it sounds to most people in his life, Rishi believes in the power of tradition, stability, and being a part of something much bigger than himself. Although their parents hadn’t planned suggesting the arrangement so soon, when their kids signed up for the same summer program, they figured Why not?
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The Fold
- By: An Na
- Narrator: An Na
- Length: 5 hours 53 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: November 07, 2008
- Language: English
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3.44(1163 ratings)
3.44(1163 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0019.99 USDAn Na has earned critical raves for her young adult fiction. She has won the Michael L. Printz Award and was a finalist for the National Book Award. In The Fold, she examines the complications surrounding teenage plastic surgery. Joyce is thrilledAn Na has earned critical raves for her young adult fiction. She has won the Michael L. Printz Award and was a finalist for the National Book Award. In The Fold, she examines the complications surrounding teenage plastic surgery. Joyce is thrilled when her aunt becomes suddenly wealthy. But when her aunt decides Joyce needs a makeover, Joyce must decide if she is ready to go under the knife to become the popular swan she’s always wanted to be. “A lighthearted and thought-provoking look at a serious teen issue.”-Kirkus Reviews
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