Are you ever curious about the people you’ve read about in history textbooks and wonder what they were like in real life? What happened to them after they did what they were famous for? This is the book to read to learn about the human side of heroes and may change your impression of many of them.
Goodbye Perfect
The perfect student in everyone’s eyes run away unexpectedly, with her teacher and lover. Her best friend must keep her location secret but feels betrayed.
Things Not Seen
What happens when an invisible boy meets a blind girl? The surreal story features an unlikely friendship blossoming from the characters’ unique perspectives.
Room to Dream
In the book Room to Dream by Kelly Yang, the third installment of the Front Desk series, Mia and her family finally saved up enough money to go to China. Mia manages family and friendship dynamics while trying to revive the business of their motel.
Three Keys
In this sequel to Front Desk, Mia continues to expand her motel business in creative ways while forging friendships and advocating for social justice.
Clap When You Land
Two girls worlds apart who might not have ever known about each other’s existence until their father dies in a plane crush and they find out that they are actually sisters. What would you do if you were in their shoes?
Parachutes
Spotlight on the special group of young rich Asians studying in private high schools in America, and their struggle with both traditional expectations and modern temptations. Meanwhile a friendship across culture and class reveal deep social challenges.
Drama – a graphic novel
Another Raina Telgemeier classic about identify, friendship, and growth. It shows how we can solve problems creatively and accept others as they are.
City of Ember
A mind blowing book about two kids that find a way out of the city of Ember, a world with no sun or moon, just complete darkness with wired light bulbs.
Three Girls from Bronzeville – A Uniquely American Story of Race, Fate, and Sisterhood
Rather a sad but relatable memoir of black women growing up in contemporary America reveals how the society and institutions are shaping people’s fate.