2024 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winners & Honor Books

2024 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner · Children's Literature

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Ruby Lost and Found

By Christina Li

A girl navigates grief and change through scavenger hunts, family secrets, and a fight to save a bakery.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2024)

304 pages· 63,739 words· Est. 9 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 788 ratings

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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Ruby Chu feels lost after her grandfather's death. Sent to a senior center for the summer, she reluctantly teams up with Liam, a classmate, to save a historic Chinatown bakery. As they retrace her grandfather's scavenger hunts, Ruby uncovers family secrets and discovers unexpected connections. Can she find her way through grief and change?

2024 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner · Picture Book

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

The Truth About Dragons

By Julie Leung, Hanna Cha (Illustrator)

A child discovers enchanting truths about dragons through a magical journey guided by bedtime stories.

Caldecott Honor (2024)Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2024)

40 pages

4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,471 ratings

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Summary: A young child embarks on a magical journey through two forests, guided by his mother's bedtime tales. With the help of his grandmothers, he uncovers enchanting truths about dragons from both Eastern and Western mythologies. As these stories unfold, the child learns to embrace his biracial identity, discovering the powerful magic that resides within. What secrets will the dragons reveal, and how will they shape his understanding of himself? Dive into a world where mythologies blend, and cultural identities are celebrated in this beautifully illustrated tale.

2024 Honor Books

Graphic Nov.

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$1248

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2023

Parachute Kids

By Betty C. Tang

A young Taiwanese girl navigates her new life in America, dealing with challenges in school, cultural differences, and her complicated relationship with her family

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor (2024)

286 pages· 12,586 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,866 ratings

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Summary: Feng-Li's dream trip to America turns into a nightmare when her parents leave her and her siblings to fend for themselves. Struggling with a new school, language, and household, the siblings face constant bickering and escalating tensions. As they navigate this strange world, can Feng-Li hold her family together amidst bad choices and loneliness? Discover the heartwarming and humorous journey of resilience and family bonds in this compelling tale of undocumented immigrants.

The 2024 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature

Ruby Lost and Found

The Truth About Dragons

Parachute Kids

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winners by Year

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