World War II has ended, but while America has won the war, twelve-year-old Hanako feels lost. Filled with heart and humor, Danny Chung Sums It Up shows that traversing two cultures is possible and worth the effort, even if it’s not always easy.īest Asian Middle Grade Book About War in Japan A Place to Belong Through the universal languages of math and art, Danny realizes he has more in common with his Nai Nai than he first thought. But he soon discovers that not everyone there is as welcoming as he expected. His parents insist that Danny help out, so when he’s left to look after Nai Nai, he leaves her at the bingo hall for the day to get her off his back. It just feels like he and his grandmother have nothing in common. Things get worse when Danny finds out he’ll have to share his room with her, and she took the top bunk! At first, Danny is frustrated that he can’t communicate with her because she doesn’t speak English-and because he’s on the verge of failing math and Nai Nai was actually a math champion back in the day. Here are 83 best Asian middle grade books: Best Asian Middle Grade Books About Immigration Front DeskĮleven-year-old Danny’s life is turned upside down when his Chinese grandmother comes to live with his family in England. It’s a great way to support a blog(ger) you love. Here are 83 Asian middle-grade books to add to your TBR.ĭisclaimer: I use affiliate links for Amazon and will make a cent or two if you buy using these links. Although I do not read fantasy, I’ve included a few books in the genre for any who might be interested. Additionally, I took the liberty of including a few favorite Middle-Eastern and Indian authors. I’ve also included a few graphic novels and chapter books for newer readers. To the best of my ability, I tried to make sure all the authors on this list fit the criteria of being of Asian descent. I already shared 51 YA novels by authors of Asian descent, so I figured it was officially time for Asian middle-grade books. This list has been on my mind for a while now. I’m a huge fan of books by authors of Asian descent - Asian middle-grade books are no exception.
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