Kira-Kira
This tender novel describes a loving Japanese-American family from the point of view of the younger sister. Personal challenges and family tragedy, particularly the older sister's struggle with lymphoma, are set against the oppressive social climate of the South during the 1950s and early 1960s. Winner of the Newbery Medal.
Culture/Community: Japanese / Japanese American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Strong Girls and Women, Big Responsibilities, Coming of Age, Family and Friends, Health and Wellness, Identity
Genre: Fiction
Format: Novel
Audiobook: Yes
Age Level: 9-12, Middle Grade
Book Series: Across Cultures: Asian Pacific American Heritage (YA and Middle Grades), Strong Girls: Asian Pacific American Heritage (Grades 6-8)
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