5 Perfect Middle School Novels for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, making it the perfect time to introduce students to powerful stories that highlight diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives. These novels not only build empathy and cultural awareness, but they also engage middle school readers with relatable characters and meaningful themes.
We will discuss:
- I Am Kavi by Thushanthi Ponweera
- In the Tunnel by Julie Lee
- Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhhà Lại
- Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan
- Blackbird Fly by Erin Entrada Kelly
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