Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature · 2011

The 2011 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature

Shooting Kabul and Heart of a Samurai won the 2011 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. Browse them alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

2011 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner · Young Adult Literature
Shooting Kabul
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Shooting Kabul

By N.H. Senzai · The Kabul Chronicles series

A boy's quest to find his lost sister leads him to a photography contest with life-changing stakes.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2011)
272 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,892 ratings
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Fadi's world shatters when his sister Mariam is lost during their escape from Afghanistan. Now in the U.S., Fadi struggles to adapt while haunted by guilt. As 9/11 unfolds, hope of finding Mariam dims. But a photography contest offers a chance to return to Afghanistan. Can Fadi's lens capture the path to his sister? With danger and dreams intertwined, Fadi's journey is one of resilience and love, where a single photo might change everything.
2011 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner · Children's Literature
Heart of a Samurai
Sale price
$1994
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2010

Heart of a Samurai

By Margi Preus

A shipwrecked boy's journey from Japan to America challenges cultural boundaries and dreams of becoming a samurai.

Newbery Honor (2011)Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2011)
305 pages· 49,933 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 8,304 ratings
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Summary: In 1841, young Manjiro is shipwrecked and rescued by an American vessel. As he navigates a new world, he faces prejudice and opportunity, learning English and Western ways. Adopted by the ship's captain, he ventures to New England and California, dreaming of returning to Japan. But upon his return, he's imprisoned as an outsider. With unique insights into both cultures, Manjiro stands at a crossroads: can he persuade Japan to open its borders and fulfill his dream of becoming a samurai? His journey is a tale of resilience, bridging worlds and challenging traditions.
2011 Honor Books
Bamboo People
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2010

Bamboo People

By Mitali Perkins

Two boys, caught in war's grip, must redefine courage and compassion in Burma's turmoil.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor (2011)
288 pages· 50,801 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,723 ratings
$10.99Save 5%
Summary: In war-torn Burma, Chiko, a gentle bookworm, is thrust into the army, while Tu Reh, fueled by loss, seeks vengeance. As their paths cross, they face a world where courage and compassion redefine their destinies. Can they find hope amidst the turmoil, or will the shadows of conflict consume them?
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