Bøger om Asian American people

"In spite of the recession that awaits her after college, Sneha earns enough at her grueling corporate job to begin to piece together a life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin she forges friendships, falls headlong into her first love, and lends financial support to her parents back in India. But before long, trouble arrives. Painful secrets rear their heads; jobs go off the rails; evictions loom. It s then that Sneha's best friend, Tig, drafts a radical solution to their problems, hoping to save them all. A beautiful and capacious novel rendered in singular, unforgettable prose, All This Could Be Different is a wise, tender, and riveting group portrait of young people forging love and community amidst struggle, and a moving story of one immigrant s journey to make her home in the world."--Provided by publisher.

"Two people destined to be together, but to never see each other again, fight against the greatest odds in this powerful and moving fantasy novel by critically acclaimed author Roselle Lim. Exes Ward Dunbar and Camille Buhay thought they would never see each other again. They had broken up to pursue their dream jobs on opposite sides of the country - her to New York City, and him to Los Angeles. But years later, they unexpectedly reconnect in London, where they are interviewing for similar jobs. The spark they feel when they meet again - the attraction comes back like muscle memory, and they are reminded of what they had lost. When Ward and Camille discover they both got the job working opposing shifts, they vow to give their relationship another try. Ward starts the day shift and finds the immortal clientele unusual and dazzling. When he clocks out at the end of the day, he finds the door locked and himself trapped in the building. After a horrific first night shift contending with restless spirits and ghosts, Camille is also unable to escape. In their respective prisons, they discover that they're able to talk to each other a few minutes before dawn. This fleeting encounter incites longing for each other, but their promise to be together feels impossible. Because they are caught in the middle of a war of the gods - and their choices will determine the outcome"--

When young Hao C. Tran left Vietnam in 1973 to study abroad, he had no idea it would be 20 years before he could return, or how much his native land would change in his absence. These are the stories of his exile, his return journeys, and his reconnections with long-lost family and friends, with a new Vietnam, and with himself.

Are you ready to embark on an epic journey through a turbulent era of ancient China? Step into the world of "The Dawn of Chaos: The Fall of Eastern Han and the Rise of the Three Kingdoms," a captivating and immersive exploration of one of history's most captivating and tumultuous periods.In this gripping narrative, you'll witness the dramatic decline of the Eastern Han Dynasty, a once-mighty empire torn apart by corruption, rebellion, and internal strife. As chaos ensues, the stage is set for the emergence of three formidable kingdoms that will shape the destiny of China for centuries to come.Uncover the seeds of division that lead to the rise of the Three Kingdoms as you delve into the complex web of political intrigues, shifting alliances, and epic battles that define this era. Experience the heart-pounding clashes between legendary warlords, each vying for ultimate power and control over a fractured land.Follow the captivating tales of key figures such as Cao Cao, the cunning strategist who transforms from a military commander to an imperial advisor, and Liu Bei, the virtuous rebel whose unwavering ambition drives him to forge unlikely alliances and establish the Kingdom of Shu. Marvel at the rise of Sun Quan and the Kingdom of Wu, as they face off against the relentless forces of Cao Cao and navigate the treacherous path of diplomacy and warfare."The Dawn of Chaos" brings this monumental era to life, capturing the triumphs, tragedies, and personal sacrifices of those caught in the whirlwind of history. Immerse yourself in the epic battles of Guandu, Red Cliffs, and Xiaoting, where the fate of entire kingdoms hangs in the balance.But this book is not just a thrilling account of power struggles and military campaigns. It delves into the complex characters, their motivations, and the timeless themes of loyalty, brotherhood, and honor that resonate even in our modern world. Discover the echoes of the past and the enduring legacies that shape our present.Whether you are a history enthusiast, a fan of ancient civilizations, or simply seeking an enthralling tale of human triumph and tragedy, "The Dawn of Chaos" promises an unforgettable adventure. Meticulously researched and richly detailed, this book will transport you to a time of legendary heroes and epic battles, leaving you hungry for more.Don't miss your chance to join the ranks of readers who have been captivated by this enthralling tale. Immerse yourself in "The Dawn of Chaos: The Fall of Eastern Han and the Rise of the Three Kingdoms" and experience the power, passion, and complexity of one of the most extraordinary periods in Chinese history.

"As a member of the Vipers Swim Team, Julia Nam's always in the pool. Mountainview Community Center is like her second home, not only because swimming at the aquatic center is her favorite thing in the world, but also because her parents run the center's sushi cafâe. She's the youngest swimmer on the team, but definitely not the slowest. Julia can't wait for Personal Best Day -- the most important day for all of the swimmers. If their times are good enough, they can enter a big regional swim meet. But then the worst thing happens. A sharp pain in Julia's ear reveals an infection and she's forbidden to swim for ten days. How can she get timed during Personal Best Day when she's not allowed in the water? Julia is desperate to get back in the pool, even if it means having to go behind her parents' backs in order to do so. But Julia's solution lands her in a sticky situation, and it's going to require the entire community center to come together to help her out of it!"--

After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance.

"Lovers of horse stories will be particularly enamored with this one, but the interplay between Rose and her friends is likely to give the novel wider appeal. An immersive fictional exploration of teen identity, Southern Californian music culture, and the power of human-animal connection." - Kirkus ReviewsTrue love for animals never dies...After discovering a cryptic family secret, Korean American high schooler Rose Moon escapes to where her mysterious identity doesn't matter: a local punk music show. The raucous night spontaneously ends at her childhood barn where she meets Starla, a horse who quietly reawakens Rose's intuitive connection with animals.Starla is in a disturbing predicament with her opportunistic owner Lula May, who views the mustang as a disposable prop for her corrupt and faltering art career. As Rose and barn manager Ethan navigate a plan to ensure Starla's safety, Rose's ability to tap into the energy of animals ultimately expands and unveils her own life path.This time-bending glimpse of Southern California-from ghost towns to zines to crosstown culture clashes-confronts exploitation, art, and the magnitude of choice and rebellion in human and nonhuman coexistence.

"For seasons I was faceless // trying to swallow constellations, / to roll a star-map on my tongue," recounts Rajiv Mohabir's speaker in "Boy with Baleen for Teeth." As formally visionary and acoustically attuned as ever, Mohabir has composed an interspecies opera in Whale Aria. This collection examines the humpback whale as a zoomorphic analog of the queer, brown, migratory speaker breaching these pages; just as a person navigates postcolonial queerness across geopolitical boundaries, traveling from India to Guyana to London to New York to Honolulu, these singular cetaceans wander through disparate waters. Undersea, whales call to one another through their marine music, and, using the documented structure of humpback vocalizations, Mohabir translates the syntax of their songs into poetry. In our search for meaning, in our call and response, kinship resonates; "the echo is amniotic." "Once you immerse yourself in unending strains / the tones will haunt you: // ghosts spouting sohars you've called / since childhood." Fluid and inexorable as the ocean, Whale Aria articulates the confluence of ecological fate and human history. In "Why Whales Are Back in New York City," Mohabir notes the coincidence of current events: humpback migration returns to Queens for the first time in a century while the state expedites deportations of undocumented people in the same burrough. The language shared by human and marine creatures in these poems, however, promise that the tides will turn. "Our songs will pierce the dark / fathoms," Mohabir underscores the eternity of water. "Behold the miracle: // what was once lost / now leaps before you."

A beautiful picture book about the joyful magic in the tradition of hair oiling and a celebration of the bond between parent and child.Meenu loves Magic Hair Days, when Mommy mixes sweet-smelling oils together and massages the potion into Meenu's scalp and hair. It always leaves Meenu with a fuzzy, magical feeling. And after bath time, when Mom washes the oils out, Meenu's hair is soft and shining. When Meenu decides one day to mix the oils without any help, she discovers something's wrong: No matter how many oils she mixes, the magic just isn't there! What is she missing? But when Mommy comes to help, massaging Meenu's head, the fuzzy, magical feeling returns! Was it really in the oils, or something else? Inspired by Anu Chouhan's own memories and family, this author-illustrator debut is a lovely depiction of a cultural tradition and a delightful story that emphasizes that magical bond between parents and children.

Born in Korea, raised in the American South and trying her best to survive British academia, SJ Kim probes her experiences as a writer, a scholar and a daughter to confront the silences she finds in the world. With curiosity and sensitivity, she writes letters to the institutions that simultaneously support and fail her, intimate accounts of immigration and interrogations of rising anti-Black and anti-Asian racism. She considers the silences between generations-especially within the Asian diaspora in the West-as she finds her way back to her own family during the pandemic lockdown. Embracing the possibilities and impossibilities of language, Kim rejoices in the similes of Korean, her mother tongue, and draws inspiration from K-dramas and writers who sustain her, including Yusef Komunyakaa, Don Mee Choi, Toni Morrison and Theresa Hak Kyung Cha. For readers of Cathy Park Hong's Minor Feelings and Claudia Rankine's Citizen, This Part Is Silent introduces a fierce new voice to our most urgent contemporary conversations.

In the spring of 1992, after a jury returned not guilty verdicts in the trial of four police officers charged in the brutal beating of a Black man, Rodney King, Los Angeles was torn apart. Thousands of fires were set, causing more than a billion dollars in damage. In neighborhoods abandoned by the police, protestors and storeowners exchanged gunfire. More than 12,000 people were arrested and 2,400 injured. Sixty-three died.In Rising from the Ashes, award-winning author Paula Yoo draws on the experience of the city's Korean American community to narrate and illuminate this uprising, from the racism that created economically disadvantaged neighborhoods torn by drugs and gang-related violence, to the tensions between the city's minority communities. At its heart are the stories of three lives and three families: those of Rodney King; of Latasha Harlins, a Black teenager shot and killed by a Korean American storeowner; and Edward Jae Song Lee, a Korean American man killed in the unrest. Woven throughout, and set against a minute-by-minute account of the uprising, are the voices of dozens others: police officers, firefighters, journalists, business owners, and activists whose recollections give texture and perspective to the events of those five days in 1992 and their impact over the years that followed.

"For readers of Caste, the coming-of-age story of a Dalit individual that illuminates systemic injustice in India and its growing impact on U.S. society"--

"On a cold, gloomy night, twenty-three-year-old Kyoko stands in the rain with a knife in her hoodie's pocket. Her target is Daniel, who seduced Kyoko's mother then callously dropped her, leading to her death. But tonight, there will be repercussions. Following the unsuspecting Daniel home, Kyoko manages to get a rash kidnapping plot off the ground ... and then nothing goes as planned. The Fetishist is the story of three people--Kyoko, a Japanese American punk-rock singer full of rage and grief; Daniel, a philandering violinist forced to confront the wreckage of his past; and Alma, the love of Daniel's life, a Korean American cello prodigy long adored for her beauty, passion, and talent, but who spends her final days examining if she was ever, truly, loved."--

In this empowering deconstruction of the so-called American Dream, a twelve-year-old Japanese American girl grapples with, and ultimately rises above, the racism and trials of middle school she experiences while chasing her dreams.As the daughter of immigrants who came to America for a better life, Annie Inoue was raised to dream big. And at the start of seventh grade, she's channeling that irrepressible hope into becoming the lead in her school play.So when Annie lands an impressive role in the production of The King and I, she's thrilled . . . until she starts to hear grumbles from her mostly white classmates that she only got the part because it's an Asian play with Asian characters. Is this all people see when they see her? Is this the only kind of success they'll let her have?one that they can tear down or use race to belittle?Disheartened but determined, Annie channels her hurt into a new dream: showing everyone what she's made of.Waka T. Brown, author of While I Was Away, delivers an uplifting coming-of-age story about a Japanese American girl's fight to make space for herself in a world that claims to celebrate everyone's differences but doesn't always follow through.

This story was originally released as Rose. It can be read as a stand-alone but it is also a retelling of the end of Rose's story in Forbidden Blossom from the perspective of Josephine and Charlie. -----Where one love ends, another begins.Josephine has run her family bakery for decades, but is now in debt and can't find proper help until one day Rose shows up and brings new hope. Charlie didn't have a choice when his family immigrated from Taiwan to the United States. He doesn't want to pursue his own desires while his family is trying to find their footing in a new country until one day he sees Rose standing outside a bakery. Rose brings together three hopeless people who can't help but love the people around them, but will they learn to allow others to love them back?

Der 17-Jährige Levi Phan liebt nichts mehr, als seine Nase in Bücher zu stecken, tiefgründiger und aggressiver Rap-Musik in jeglicher Sprache zu lauschen, TV-Shows zu schauen, die er ohne Untertitel erst gar nicht verstehen würde, und in der Schule so unsichtbar wie möglich zu sein. Kurz gesagt: Er führt das gewöhnliche Leben eines Teenagers. Wäre da nur nicht dieses unbeschreibliche Gefühl in seinem Bauch, das sich nur bemerkbar macht, wenn seine Augen auf Jayson Young treffen.Dieses plötzlich auftretende Zittern in seiner Stimme. Diese Nervosität. Die Angst. Wieso benimmt er sich so, als wäre er noch nie einer Person desselben Geschlechts begegnet?Eine zufällige Begegnung löst in Levi das Gefühlschaos seines Lebens aus und auf einmal stellt der 17-Jährige seine komplette Sexualität in Frage.Und das alles wegen ein paar brauner Augen.

The Boy Who Asked Why follows the life of an extraordinary man, 'Babasaheb' Bhimrao Ambedkar, who energized the struggle against caste prejudice. This straightforward telling, visualized with quirky imagination, brings to children a man whose story will raise their awareness of discrimination - leading them, perhaps, to ask their own whys.

"Winner of The 2022 George Garrett Fiction Prize."

"What if I told you that the feeling we call love is actually the feeling of metaphysical recognition, when your soul remembers someone from a previous life?"In the year 4 BCE, an ambitious courtier is called upon to seduce the young emperor-but quickly discovers they are both ruled by blood, sex and intrigue.In 1740, a lonely innkeeper agrees to help a mysterious visitor procure a rare medicine, only to unleash an otherworldly terror instead.And in present-day Los Angeles, a college student meets a beautiful stranger and cannot shake the feeling they've met before. Across these seemingly unrelated timelines woven together only by the twists and turns of fate, two men are reborn, lifetime after lifetime. Within the treacherous walls of an ancient palace and the boundless forests of the Asian wilderness to the heart-pounding cement floors of underground rave scenes, our lovers are inexplicably drawn to each other, constantly tested by the worlds around them. As their many lives intertwine, they begin to realize the power of their undying love-a power that transcends time itself…but one that might consume them both.An unpredictable roller coaster of a debut novel, The Emperor and the Endless Palace is a genre-bending romantic thriller that challenges everything we think we know about true love.

"...comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family. A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes and finds familial connection and meaning through them, even though they look different from her parents'. Her family bond is deep and their connection is filled with love. She wonders about her birth mom and comes to appreciate both her birth culture and her adopted family's culture, for even though they may seem very different, they are both a part of her, and that is what makes her beautiful. She learns to appreciate the differences in her family and celebrate them."--

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2023 im Fachbereich Asienkunde, Asienwissenschaften, Note: 2,0, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn (Institut für Orient- und Asienwissenschaften), Veranstaltung: modernes China, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die Hausarbeit liefert einen geschichtlichen Überblick über die Entwicklung des Buddhismus seit den Anfängen der Volksrepublik China, um ein genaueres Bild des heutigen und zukünftigen Buddhismus auf dem chinesischen Festland darstellen zu können. Die Arbeit geht hauptsächlich auf den Mahayana-Buddhismus ein, welcher von den Han-Chinesen ausgeübt wird. Jedoch wird auch der tibetische Buddhismus in kleinen Teilen erwähnt.