Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature · 2014

The 2014 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature

The Thing About Luck and Red Kite, Blue Kite won the 2014 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. Browse them alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2014 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner · Children's Literature
The Thing About Luck
Sale price
$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013

The Thing About Luck

By Cynthia Kadohata, Julia Kuo (Illustrator)

Summer must change her family's luck to save them during a challenging harvest season.

National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2013)Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2014)
270 pages· 48,300 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 5,379 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Summary: Summer faces a year of misfortune when her parents are called away, leaving her to manage the harvest with her demanding grandparents. As she juggles responsibilities and a budding crush, Summer must find a way to turn their luck around to save her family.
2014 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner · Picture Book
Red Kite, Blue Kite
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013

Red Kite, Blue Kite

By Ji-li Jiang, Greg Ruth (Illustrator)

Separated by turmoil, a father and son connect through kites, defying distance and oppression.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2014)
32 pages· 1,156 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 506 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Summary: In a city shadowed by the Cultural Revolution, young Tai Shan and his father, Baba, find freedom in flying kites. When Baba is taken away, Tai Shan must live with Granny Wang. Despite the separation, their bond endures through a secret ritual of kite flying. As red armbands bring chaos, will their hope and connection withstand the storm? Discover a tale of resilience and love that soars above adversity.
2014 Honor Books
Barbed Wire Baseball
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$1895
Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

Barbed Wire Baseball

By Marissa Moss, Yuko Shimizu (Illustrator)

In a WWII internment camp, a man uses baseball to inspire hope.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor (2014)
42 pages· 1,708 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 908 ratings
$19.95Save 5%
Summary: Kenichi Zenimura, a Japanese-American baseball pioneer, faces internment during World War II. Despite the harsh conditions, he introduces baseball to the camp, igniting hope and resilience among the detainees. Can the spirit of the game overcome adversity and restore dreams?
The Vine Basket
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2013

The Vine Basket

By Josanne La Valley

A young girl races against time to craft baskets and escape a grim future.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor (2014)
256 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 474 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Summary: Fourteen-year-old Mehrigul dreams of school, but her reality is the family farm. With the threat of a factory looming, her only chance lies in crafting baskets for an American buyer. As storms rage and her hands bleed, Mehrigul battles her father's scorn and the ticking clock. Can her determination and artistry change her fate, or will time run out? Discover the gripping journey of resilience and hope.
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