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Other Side, The

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Two young girls form a friendship despite racial barriers.  

  • Topics African American History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Putnam Publishing Group, 2001, New York, NY

American Dragons

by Yep, Laurence

Yep brings together 25 talented writers, each with a different story about the Asian American experience.  

  • Topics Asian Pacific American History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Groups Middle School, High School, Adult
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Harper Collins, 1995, New York, NY

Dragon Road

by Yep, Laurence

Inspired by the pioneering professional Chinese American basketball team the Hong Wah kues, Yep recreates a colorful era of barnstorming basketball.  

  • Topics Asian Pacific American History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Harper Collins, 2008, New York, NY

Dragon Wings

by Yep, Laurence

Inspired by the account of a Chinese immigrant who made a flying machine in 1909, Yep's historical novel portrays the rich tradtions of the chinese community making its way in a new world.  

  • Topics Asian Pacific American History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award Newberry Medal
  • Publisher Harper Collins, 1975, New York, NY

The Traitor

by Yep, Laurence

Michael and Joseph, two outcasts who are also allies in a rough, coal-mining town, must test their unlikely friendship and trust each other with their lives.  

  • Topics Asian Pacific American History,
    19th-Century History
  • Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School, High School, Adult
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Harper Collins, 2004, New York, NY
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Award Key

Caldecott Medal
Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
Newberry Medal
Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
Coretta Scott King Award
Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
Golden Kite Award
Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.

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