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Oh, Ellen, (editor of compilation.). Soontornvat, Christina, (author.). Park, Linda Sue, (author.). Ireland, Meredith, (author.). Chen, Mike, (author.). Tan, Susan, (author.). Ribay, Randy, (author.). Chee, Traci, (author.). Jung, Mike, (author.). Kelly, Erin Entrada, (author.). Lin, Grace, (author.). Lê, Minh, 1979- (Added Author). Oh, Ellen, (author.).

Summary:

A powerful and engaging exploration of contemporary Asian American identity through interwoven stories set in a teeming Chicago airport, written by award-winning and bestselling East and Southeast Asian American authors including Linda Sue Park, Grace Lin, Erin Entrada Kelly, Traci Chee, and Ellen Oh. Flying Lessons meets Black Boy Joy. An incident at a TSA security check point sows chaos and rumors, creating a chain of events that impacts twelve young Asian Americans in a crowded and restless airport. As their disrupted journeys crisscross and collide, they encounter fellow travelers-some helpful, some hostile-as they discover the challenges of friendship, the power of courage, the importance of the right word at the right time, and the unexpected significance of a blue Stratocaster electric guitar. Twelve powerhouse Asian American authors explore themes of identity and belonging in the entwined experiences of young people whose family roots may extend to East and Southeast Asia, but who are themselves distinctly American. "The individual narratives are consistently engaging and rewarding, and together they form a unique collection of interconnected stories about young, contemporary Asian American characters."-Booklist, Starred Review

Record details

ISBN: 9780063239081
ISBN: 0063239086
Physical Description: 265 pages ; 21 cm.
Edition: First edition
Publisher: New York : Clarion Books, [2023]
Copyright: 2023

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:: Paul: Something to declare / by Christina Soontornvat -- Jae: Ground rules / by Linda Sue Park -- Mindy: Standing up / by Meredith Ireland -- Lee: Jam session / by Mike Chen -- Ari: Guidelines / Susan Tan -- AJ: A kind of noble / Randy Ribay -- Natalie: Costumes / by Traci Chee -- Henry: Grounded / Mike Jung -- Camilla: Big day suitcase / by Erin Entrada Kelly -- Jane: Questions and answers / by Grace Lin -- Khoi: Lost in translation / by Minh Le -- Soojin: You are here / by Ellen Oh -- A note from the editor / by Ellen Oh.
Target Audience Note:: Ages 8-12. Clarion Books.

Grades 4-6. Clarion Books.
Study Program Information Note:: Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.1 8 520698.