Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature · 2017

The 2017 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature

The Land of Forgotten Girls and Puddle won the 2017 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature.

2017 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner · Children's Literature
The Land of Forgotten Girls
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Land of Forgotten Girls

By Erin Entrada Kelly

Two sisters in Louisiana cling to hope and imagination to escape their harsh reality.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2017)
320 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,026 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Summary: In Louisiana, Soledad and her sister Ming, abandoned by their father, face a harsh life with their cruel stepmother. Soledad's stories offer an escape, but Ming believes in a mythical aunt's rescue. Can Soledad protect her sister from false hope, or will imagination be their salvation? Discover a tale of sisterhood, resilience, and the power of dreams.
2017 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner · Picture Book
Puddle
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016

Puddle

By Hyewon Yum

A rainy day sparks an imaginative adventure indoors.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2017)
40 pages· 208 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 671 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Summary: Stuck inside on a rainy day, a little boy's disappointment turns to joy as his mom draws them playing in the rain. Their creativity leads to a real-life adventure, proving that imagination can brighten any stormy day. Will they find the fun they seek outside?
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