Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature · 2021

The 2021 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature

When You Trap a Tiger and Paper Son won the 2021 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. Browse them alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2021 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner · Children's Literature
When You Trap a Tiger
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

When You Trap a Tiger

By Tae Keller

A girl must decide: make a deal with a magical tiger or risk losing her grandmother.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2020)Newbery Medal (2021)Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2021)
297 pages· 53,745 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 20,961 ratings
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Summary: Lily's world changes when a magical tiger from her grandmother's Korean folktales appears, demanding the return of a stolen treasure. In exchange, her grandmother's health hangs in the balance. With her sister and friend Ricky, Lily must navigate this mystical challenge, uncover family secrets, and find her courage. Will she risk everything for a deal that might not be what it seems? Dive into a tale where folklore and reality intertwine, and the power of stories could be the key to saving her family.
2021 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner · Picture Book
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

Paper Son

By Julie Leung, Chris Sasaki (Illustrator)

A young immigrant's art transforms animation history.

40 pages· 1,079 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,009 ratings
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Summary: Journey with Tyrus Wong, a young immigrant from China, who arrives in America with dreams and a suitcase. Amidst challenges, his passion for art leads him to create the iconic backgrounds of Disney's Bambi. Discover how his unique vision and talent changed animation forever, capturing the beauty of nature with just a few brushstrokes. Will his legacy inspire future generations?
2021 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

Danbi Leads the School Parade

A new girl turns silence into a joyful parade, bridging cultures with imagination.

40 pages· 326 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 761 ratings
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Summary: Danbi, new to America, faces silence and stares in her classroom. Eager to fit in but unsure of the rules, she struggles to join the fun. Undeterred, Danbi's creativity sparks a new game, leading her classmates in an unforgettable parade. As she navigates her two cultures, Danbi discovers that opening her world to others invites them to do the same. Will her imaginative spirit unite the class and help her find her place?
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2020

Prairie Lotus

A girl faces prejudice while pursuing her dreams in 1880s America.

260 pages· 45,167 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,373 ratings
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Summary: In 1880, Hanna, a half-Asian girl, arrives in LaForge, dreaming of education and dressmaking. But the town's prejudice challenges her resolve. Can she change their hearts and find her place?
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