This relevant story addresses issues of assimilation into american society, examining the cultural differences between japanese and chinese americans. Sue hua just moved from racially diverse seattle to a suburban whitebread town where she feels like the only asian american for miles. Written by such authors as robert cormier, langston hughes, lensey namioka, grace paley, gary soto, and michele wallace, they range from powerful to poignant to downright hilarious. This urged me to make a list of books dealing tough issues eating disorders, loss and grieving, addiction, abuse, and so forth. While at times gritty with details, this is an unflinching look at the ideas of the nation during this time from all sides black, white, rich, poor, and political. It is about a chinese american girl named sue hua and a japanese american boy named andy suzuki. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods. Mismatch by lensey namioka delacorte their families clash when a japaneseamerican teenaged boy starts dating a chineseamerican teenaged girl. Lensey namiokas first name is also unique, the creation of her chinese linguist father, yuen ren chao. This book is about two teens who are in a relationship but begin to experience problems with discrimination.
She writes about china and chinese american families, as well as japan, her husbands native country. Books by lensey namioka author of ties that bind, ties. Sue hua just moved from racially diverse seattle to a suburban whitebread. While not all caucasians are as racially ignorant as they were portrayed in this book, there are many that need to be be aware of different asian cultures. This title presents a perfectly accurate and unembellished account of life during the formation of the ku klux klan. Lensey namioka has 29 books on goodreads with 10528 ratings. Lensey namiokas most popular book is ties that bind, ties that break. Lensey namioka is currently considered a single author. Namioka has also written several short stories, nonfiction articles and even a play. Lensey namioka is the only person known to have the first name lensey. A chineseamerican girl and a japaneseamerican boy date in secret to avoid the prejudice lingering in both families from the.
Sue hua and andy suzuki are two asian american band students at a small high school. Billy and hoover are back in the hilarious new series from bestselling authors henry winkler and lin oliver. A chineseamerican girl and a japaneseamerican boy date in secret to avoid the prejudice lingering in both families from the japanese invasion of china. A novel by lensey namioka necessary roughness by marie g. Browse the entire list of childrens ebooks on every type of social situation you can imagine. Sue, a viola player in the school orchestra, and andy, a violinist, attempt a romantic relationship in spite of their parents bigoted viewpoints. Lensey namioka nee chao is a chineseborn american writer of books for young adults and children. Yang the youngest and his terrible ear 1992 yang the second and her secret admirers 1998 yang the third and her impossible family 1995 yang the eldest and his odd jobs 2000 namioka, lensey. It provides a great basis for discussion about growing up, hardship, sadness, and racism. Namioka expanded this book into a whole series of books about samurai in sixteenthcentury japan. Immediately surrounded by a courtyard full of swordwielding samurai, the two learn that not only is lord okudaira dead, but the missing heir to the castle has just arrived to claim lordship over his nineyearold brother. I happened upon it by chance in a bookstore, and after reading the brief summary on the back. The glass castle, a memoir written by journalist jeannette walls, chronicles her journey from an impoverished child living primarily in rural appalachia to an aspiring journalist living in new york city.
Daughter of the wind by suzanne fisher staples shadow of the dragon by sherry garland sold by patricia mccormick songs of willow frost by jamie ford. Namioka also wrote a series of books about a chinese american family named yang, and several books about girls facing difficult choices. Books by lensey namioka author of ties that bind, ties that. Multicultural literature for children, adolescents and adults. Changs novel in the eye of war 1990, which he coauthored with his wife margaret scrogin chang, was based on his childhood experience in wartime shanghai. Ailin is spiritedher family thinks uncontrollableeven at age five, in her familys compound in china in 1911, she doesnt want to have her feet bound, especially after second sister shows ailin her own. Mismatch by lensey namioka 2007, paperback for sale. The allamerican slurp by lensey namioka the first time our family was invited out to dinner in america, we disgraced ourselves while eating celery. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Namioka, lensey born 1929 namioka was born in china, and moved to the united states at the age of nine. Jan 26, 2012 number the stars, by lois lowry, is a great choice for any junior high student, especially in the 6 th grade. Then, tell which elements each author uses, and give examples from the stories. We had emigrated to this country from china, and during our early days here we had a hard time with american table manners. Dear middle school students, the following booklist is in response to your requests for a list of good books to read.
America street short story collection gr612 fourteen short stories about growing up in americas diverse society. Lee nothing but the truth, and a few white lies by justina chen headley roots and wings by many ly shabanu. Namioka expanded this book into a whole series of books about samurai. Immediately surrounded by a courtyard full of swordwielding samurai, the two learn that not only is lord okudaira dead, but the missing heir to the castle has just arrived to claim lordship over.
They are the ones who selected her last book, mismatch, for the 2008 international reading association young adults choices list. When she was eight, she wrote her first book on pieces of scrap paper that she sewed together with thread. Half and half by lensey namioka was published in 2003. Its a pretty tough read but it is definitely worth it. Jan 01, 2015 in may, book expo america was widely criticized when the initial lineup for bookcon, its public event, contained virtually no women and virtually no people of color. Then she meets andy, a handsome and passionate violin player who happens to be asian american. Author lensey namiokas complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.
Feb 14, 2006 in the book, mismatch by lensey namioka, this is a very important quote because it introduces the plot, which i actually found very interesting. Plot summary family and national history play a vital role when two asianamerican teenagers, one japaneseamerican, the other chineseamerican meet and begin dating. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Lensey namioka was born in beijing and moved to the united states when she was a child. Due to subject matter, many of these books are recommended for older teens as well as adults, be they parents, teachers, librarians, or simply avid readers. The book of broken hearts by sarah ockler simon pulse jude has learned a lot from her older sisters, but the most important thing is this. Lensey namioka primary author only author division. Oct 08, 2008 a great book is the phantom of the opera. Books are like a box of chocolates you never know what you. Mismatch by lensey namioka a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. April and the dragon lady young adult novel half and half novel for children mismatch young adult novel yang the eldest and his odd jobs novel for children yang the second and her secret admirers novel for children.
Narrative structure narrative structure is the form or pattern a story follows. People debate over weather it was a true story or not. Namioka has also written a series of books about a chinese american family named yang, and several books about young women and girls facing difficult choices, as well as travel books about japan and china. I happened upon it by chance in a bookstore, and after reading the brief summary on the. Mismatch and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Mismatch, book about a lack of racial diversity when sue hua moves to a suburban whitebread town. Lensey namioka tuttle publishing boston rutland, vermont tokyo originally published in 1976 by david mckay company, inc. Mismatch by lensey namioka when sue, a chinese american, and andy, a japanese american meet in orchestra and start dating, the rest of the orchestra members think it. Its a historical romance but a points it seems like there could almost be some fantasy. Jun 30, 2015 mismatch by lensey namioka, delacourte, 2007. Lensey namioka s first love is reading and writing adventure stories. As a child in china, she read chinese martial arts novels, sherlock holmes stories, and the three musketeers. Expose your child to the various social situations he may face in school and in life.
Library edition by lin oliver available from rakuten kobo. Chasing secrets by gennifer choldenko, wendy lamb books, 2015. They must deal with prejudices at their school as well as the differences in their heritages one is chinese american and the other is japanese american. Short stories about teenagers making tough choices contributor 121 copies.
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