AAPI Picks for Teens this May

Teens, take a look at these books spotlighting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander voices this May. We hope that you enjoy them!

Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar
By Anahita Karthik

Buckle up for a wild ride with this cheeky and charming rom-com where one girl’s quest across India to seal her first kiss turns into finding first love in the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of Axie Oh and Jenny Han!

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Ramin Abbas Has Major Questions
By Ahmad Saber

An intensely brave, beautifully honest, and wryly funny story about a gay Muslim teen who has to choose between being true to himself or his faith—and his realization that maybe they aren’t as separate as he thought.

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Until We Meet Again
By Lily Kim Qian

A poignant and vividly illustrated graphic memoir about a young woman’s search for belonging as her immigrant family moves between Canada and China.

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Also, check out….

Bad Influence
By Claire Ahn

Book

Illusions of Fire
By Nisha Sharma

Book | eBook | eAudio

Kirby’s Lessons for Falling (in Love)
By Laura Gao

Book | eBook

Love Craves Cardamon
By Aashna Avachat

Book

Ms. Marvel
By Saadia Faruqi

Book

The Scorpion and the Night Blossom
By Amélie Wen Zhao

Book | eBook | eAudio