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An All Ages Reading List to Combat Anti-Asian Racism

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Calgary Public Library staff curated this list of 47 books and movies for kids, teens, and adults. Gain a deeper understanding about the past and present of racism against Asians in Alberta and beyond, learn the stories of incredible people through history, and get your kids and teens reading books with diverse and inspiring stories led by Asian characters.

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Minor Feelings

Minor Feelings

An Asian American Reckoning

by Hong, Cathy Park

Book - 2020

For adults. A unique personal, cultural, and historical perspective of the exclusion and stereotyping of Asian Americans. Korean American author, Hong, pr...Show more For adults. A unique personal, cultural, and historical perspective of the exclusion and stereotyping of Asian Americans. Korean American author, Hong, provides a ruthlessly honest look at the results of being marginalized while being told and believing that you are not. Critically acclaimed as a 2020 Best Book of the Year and a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography. Show less

For adults. A unique personal, cultural, and historical perspective of the exclusion and stereotyping of Asian Americans. Korean American author, Hong, pr...Show more For adults. A unique personal, cultural, and historical perspective of the exclusion and stereotyping of Asian Americans. Korean American author, Hong, provides a ruthlessly honest look at the results of being marginalized while being told and believing that you are not. Critically acclaimed as a 2020 Best Book of the Year and a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography. Show less

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Not Fit to Stay

Not Fit to Stay

Public Health Panics and South Asian Exclusion

by Wallace, Sarah Isabel

Book - 2017

For adults. This UBC Press publication is a meticulously researched and startling documentation of how physicians, union leaders, civil servants, journali...Show more For adults. This UBC Press publication is a meticulously researched and startling documentation of how physicians, union leaders, civil servants, journalists, and politicians have used unsubstantiated public health claims to fabricate racist attitudes with the intention to keep South Asian immigrants out of North America. Show less

For adults. This UBC Press publication is a meticulously researched and startling documentation of how physicians, union leaders, civil servants, journali...Show more For adults. This UBC Press publication is a meticulously researched and startling documentation of how physicians, union leaders, civil servants, journalists, and politicians have used unsubstantiated public health claims to fabricate racist attitudes with the intention to keep South Asian immigrants out of North America. Show less

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Being Chinese in Canada

Being Chinese in Canada

The Struggle for Identity, Redress and Belonging

by Dere, William Ging Wee

Book - 2019

For adults. A voice for generations of silenced families who were broken apart by racist immigration "head tax" policies set up to destroy the l...Show more For adults. A voice for generations of silenced families who were broken apart by racist immigration "head tax" policies set up to destroy the lives of those who had just finished building this country's railroad. Author-activist William Dere balances historical reportage of such brutal facts with humourous, lyrical reflection to lighten the tone of some very heavy local history. Show less

For adults. A voice for generations of silenced families who were broken apart by racist immigration "head tax" policies set up to destroy the l...Show more For adults. A voice for generations of silenced families who were broken apart by racist immigration "head tax" policies set up to destroy the lives of those who had just finished building this country's railroad. Author-activist William Dere balances historical reportage of such brutal facts with humourous, lyrical reflection to lighten the tone of some very heavy local history. Show less

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Moon Cakes in Gold Mountain

Moon Cakes in Gold Mountain

From China to the Canadian Plains

by Dawson, J. Brian

Book - 1991

For adults. A vivid portrayal of everyday life for Chinese settlers in Western Canada, often in the face of violent prejudice, only to make incredible contributions to the same communities that kept them on the outside. For adults. A vivid portrayal of everyday life for Chinese settlers in Western Canada, often in the face of violent prejudice, only to make incredible contributions to the same communities that kept them on the outside. Show less

For adults. A vivid portrayal of everyday life for Chinese settlers in Western Canada, often in the face of violent prejudice, only to make incredible contributions to the same communities that kept them on the outside. For adults. A vivid portrayal of everyday life for Chinese settlers in Western Canada, often in the face of violent prejudice, only to make incredible contributions to the same communities that kept them on the outside. Show less

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Patterns of Racism

Attitudes Towards Chinese and Japanese in Alberta 1920-1950

by Palmer, Howard

Book - 1980

For adults. At the time this 20-page essay from our Local History collection was written, 40 years ago, hostility towards Asian-Canadians was recognized m...Show more For adults. At the time this 20-page essay from our Local History collection was written, 40 years ago, hostility towards Asian-Canadians was recognized mainly as a British Columbia problem. This thesis aimed to expose that Alberta had its own anti-Asian prejudice to deal with. Show less

For adults. At the time this 20-page essay from our Local History collection was written, 40 years ago, hostility towards Asian-Canadians was recognized m...Show more For adults. At the time this 20-page essay from our Local History collection was written, 40 years ago, hostility towards Asian-Canadians was recognized mainly as a British Columbia problem. This thesis aimed to expose that Alberta had its own anti-Asian prejudice to deal with. Show less

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Race, Racialization and Antiracism in Canada and Beyond

Race, Racialization and Antiracism in Canada and Beyond

by Fuji Johnson, Genevieve

eBook - 2016

For adults. An expansive work with contributions from a range of perspectives, which acknowledges the troubling systemic racism still present in Canada today, and offers suggestions on how to address the issues. For adults. An expansive work with contributions from a range of perspectives, which acknowledges the troubling systemic racism still present in Canada today, and offers suggestions on how to address the issues. Show less

For adults. An expansive work with contributions from a range of perspectives, which acknowledges the troubling systemic racism still present in Canada today, and offers suggestions on how to address the issues. For adults. An expansive work with contributions from a range of perspectives, which acknowledges the troubling systemic racism still present in Canada today, and offers suggestions on how to address the issues. Show less

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Sigh, Gone

Sigh, Gone

A Misfit's Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit in

by Tran, Phuc

Downloadable Audiobook - 2020

For adults. Tran’s coming-of-age memoir explores his bewildering experiences of racism as a Vietnamese immigrant against the hairspray-and-synthesizer backdrop of the '80s. For adults. Tran’s coming-of-age memoir explores his bewildering experiences of racism as a Vietnamese immigrant against the hairspray-and-synthesizer backdrop of the '80s. Show less

For adults. Tran’s coming-of-age memoir explores his bewildering experiences of racism as a Vietnamese immigrant against the hairspray-and-synthesizer backdrop of the '80s. For adults. Tran’s coming-of-age memoir explores his bewildering experiences of racism as a Vietnamese immigrant against the hairspray-and-synthesizer backdrop of the '80s. Show less

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Unraveling the "model Minority" Stereotype

Unraveling the "model Minority" Stereotype

Listening to Asian American Youth

by Lee, Stacy J.

eBook - 2009

For adults. Stacy Lee gives Asian American high school students the platform to express their views on the stereotypes they face, and the inter-ethnic dynamics they experience every day. For adults. Stacy Lee gives Asian American high school students the platform to express their views on the stereotypes they face, and the inter-ethnic dynamics they experience every day. Show less

For adults. Stacy Lee gives Asian American high school students the platform to express their views on the stereotypes they face, and the inter-ethnic dynamics they experience every day. For adults. Stacy Lee gives Asian American high school students the platform to express their views on the stereotypes they face, and the inter-ethnic dynamics they experience every day. Show less

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We Gon' Be Alright

We Gon' Be Alright

Notes on Race and Resegregation

by Chang, Jeff

Unknown - 2016

For adults. Jeff Chang's illuminating essays combine deep reporting and personal stories to investigate issues of racial inequity and re-segregation in America, and the changing ideas of Asian American identity. For adults. Jeff Chang's illuminating essays combine deep reporting and personal stories to investigate issues of racial inequity and re-segregation in America, and the changing ideas of Asian American identity. Show less

For adults. Jeff Chang's illuminating essays combine deep reporting and personal stories to investigate issues of racial inequity and re-segregation in America, and the changing ideas of Asian American identity. For adults. Jeff Chang's illuminating essays combine deep reporting and personal stories to investigate issues of racial inequity and re-segregation in America, and the changing ideas of Asian American identity. Show less

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Obasan

Obasan

by Kogawa, Joy

eBook - 1982

For adults. Based on the author's own experiences, this award-winning novel was the first to tell the story of the evacuation, relocation, and dispersal of Canadian citizens of Japanese ancestry during the Second World War. For adults. Based on the author's own experiences, this award-winning novel was the first to tell the story of the evacuation, relocation, and dispersal of Canadian citizens of Japanese ancestry during the Second World War. Show less

For adults. Based on the author's own experiences, this award-winning novel was the first to tell the story of the evacuation, relocation, and dispersal of Canadian citizens of Japanese ancestry during the Second World War. For adults. Based on the author's own experiences, this award-winning novel was the first to tell the story of the evacuation, relocation, and dispersal of Canadian citizens of Japanese ancestry during the Second World War. Show less

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America Is in the Heart

America Is in the Heart

by Bulosan, Carlos

Unknown - 2019

For adults. This classic semi-autobiographical novel follows a Filipino migrant laborer from his life in the rural Philippines to the hardship and racial violence of 30s America, and his work to organize labor movements for better working conditions. For adults. This classic semi-autobiographical novel follows a Filipino migrant laborer from his life in the rural Philippines to the hardship and racial violence of 30s America, and his work to organize labor movements for better working conditions. Show less

For adults. This classic semi-autobiographical novel follows a Filipino migrant laborer from his life in the rural Philippines to the hardship and racial violence of 30s America, and his work to organize labor movements for better working conditions. For adults. This classic semi-autobiographical novel follows a Filipino migrant laborer from his life in the rural Philippines to the hardship and racial violence of 30s America, and his work to organize labor movements for better working conditions. Show less

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Secret Identities

Secret Identities

The Asian American Superhero Anthology

by Yang, Jeff

eBook - 2009

For adults. In Secret Identities, Asian comic creators twist the typical superhero conventions and write about the Japanese American internment, the Vietnam airlift, the murder of Vincent Chin, and the incarceration of Dr. Wen Ho Lee. For adults. In Secret Identities, Asian comic creators twist the typical superhero conventions and write about the Japanese American internment, the Vietnam airlift, the murder of Vincent Chin, and the incarceration of Dr. Wen Ho Lee. Show less

For adults. In Secret Identities, Asian comic creators twist the typical superhero conventions and write about the Japanese American internment, the Vietnam airlift, the murder of Vincent Chin, and the incarceration of Dr. Wen Ho Lee. For adults. In Secret Identities, Asian comic creators twist the typical superhero conventions and write about the Japanese American internment, the Vietnam airlift, the murder of Vincent Chin, and the incarceration of Dr. Wen Ho Lee. Show less

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Lives of the Family

Lives of the Family

Stories of Fate and Circumstance

by Chong, Denise

eBook - 2013

For adults. Denise Chong explores the lives of the earliest Chinese settlers in the Ottawa region amidst the backdrop of the Exclusion Act, Japanese occupation of China, and the rise of communism. For adults. Denise Chong explores the lives of the earliest Chinese settlers in the Ottawa region amidst the backdrop of the Exclusion Act, Japanese occupation of China, and the rise of communism. Show less

For adults. Denise Chong explores the lives of the earliest Chinese settlers in the Ottawa region amidst the backdrop of the Exclusion Act, Japanese occupation of China, and the rise of communism. For adults. Denise Chong explores the lives of the earliest Chinese settlers in the Ottawa region amidst the backdrop of the Exclusion Act, Japanese occupation of China, and the rise of communism. Show less

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The Making of Asian America

The Making of Asian America

A History

by Lee, Erika

eBook - 2015

For adults. A fresh, bold perspective on the varied roles Asian immigrants and their descendants have played in American society, and how Asian American life has developed throughout its rich history. For adults. A fresh, bold perspective on the varied roles Asian immigrants and their descendants have played in American society, and how Asian American life has developed throughout its rich history. Show less

For adults. A fresh, bold perspective on the varied roles Asian immigrants and their descendants have played in American society, and how Asian American life has developed throughout its rich history. For adults. A fresh, bold perspective on the varied roles Asian immigrants and their descendants have played in American society, and how Asian American life has developed throughout its rich history. Show less

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Big Little Man

Big Little Man

An Asian American Memoir

by Tizon, Alex

eBook - 2013

For adults. Tizon’s media-inspired shame about his face, skin color, and height fueled his search for Asian men who had no place in his history books – po...Show more For adults. Tizon’s media-inspired shame about his face, skin color, and height fueled his search for Asian men who had no place in his history books – powerful, dynamic men like Yahoo! cofounder Jerry Yang, actor Ken Watanabe, and NBA starter Jeremy Lin. Show less

For adults. Tizon’s media-inspired shame about his face, skin color, and height fueled his search for Asian men who had no place in his history books – po...Show more For adults. Tizon’s media-inspired shame about his face, skin color, and height fueled his search for Asian men who had no place in his history books – powerful, dynamic men like Yahoo! cofounder Jerry Yang, actor Ken Watanabe, and NBA starter Jeremy Lin. Show less

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Great Fortune Dream

Great Fortune Dream

The Struggles and Triumphs of Chinese Settlers in Canada, 1858-1966

by Lai, David Chuenyan

eBook - 2016

For adults. A history of the Chinese in Canada, including racism and discrimination toward the Chinese community, their successes and contributions to Can...Show more For adults. A history of the Chinese in Canada, including racism and discrimination toward the Chinese community, their successes and contributions to Canadian society, and how the Canadian government has responded through policy to encourage multiculturalism and immigration. Show less

For adults. A history of the Chinese in Canada, including racism and discrimination toward the Chinese community, their successes and contributions to Can...Show more For adults. A history of the Chinese in Canada, including racism and discrimination toward the Chinese community, their successes and contributions to Canadian society, and how the Canadian government has responded through policy to encourage multiculturalism and immigration. Show less

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On Gold Mountain

On Gold Mountain

The One-hundred-year Odyssey of My Chinese-American Family

by See, Lisa

Downloadable Audiobook - 2011

For adults. Lisa See has constructed a sweeping chronicle of her Chinese-American family in a powerful history of two cultures meeting in a new world. For adults. Lisa See has constructed a sweeping chronicle of her Chinese-American family in a powerful history of two cultures meeting in a new world. Show less

For adults. Lisa See has constructed a sweeping chronicle of her Chinese-American family in a powerful history of two cultures meeting in a new world. For adults. Lisa See has constructed a sweeping chronicle of her Chinese-American family in a powerful history of two cultures meeting in a new world. Show less

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They Called Us Enemy

They Called Us Enemy

by Takei, George

eBook - 2019

For teens. Star Trek’s George Takei writes of his childhood imprisonment in an American internment camp during World War II in this graphic novel memoir. For teens. Star Trek’s George Takei writes of his childhood imprisonment in an American internment camp during World War II in this graphic novel memoir. Show less

For teens. Star Trek’s George Takei writes of his childhood imprisonment in an American internment camp during World War II in this graphic novel memoir. For teens. Star Trek’s George Takei writes of his childhood imprisonment in an American internment camp during World War II in this graphic novel memoir. Show less

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American Born Chinese

American Born Chinese

by Yang, Gene Luen

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For teens. New kid Jin Wang’s story intertwines with two others with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable. For teens. New kid Jin Wang’s story intertwines with two others with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable. Show less

For teens. New kid Jin Wang’s story intertwines with two others with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable. For teens. New kid Jin Wang’s story intertwines with two others with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable. Show less

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American Panda

American Panda

by Chao, Gloria

eBook - 2018

For teens. Taiwanese-American teenager Mei is being pressured by her parents to become a doctor, but she can’t bring herself to tell them that she has a very different life in mind for herself. For teens. Taiwanese-American teenager Mei is being pressured by her parents to become a doctor, but she can’t bring herself to tell them that she has a very different life in mind for herself. Show less

For teens. Taiwanese-American teenager Mei is being pressured by her parents to become a doctor, but she can’t bring herself to tell them that she has a very different life in mind for herself. For teens. Taiwanese-American teenager Mei is being pressured by her parents to become a doctor, but she can’t bring herself to tell them that she has a very different life in mind for herself. Show less

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Every Falling Star

Every Falling Star

How I Survived and Escaped North Korea

by Lee, Sungju

eBook - 2016

For teens. Sungju’s memoir of life in North Korea describes how he survived young adulthood living on the streets in a country where even minor infractions could lead to arrest, imprisonment, and even execution. For teens. Sungju’s memoir of life in North Korea describes how he survived young adulthood living on the streets in a country where even minor infractions could lead to arrest, imprisonment, and even execution. Show less

For teens. Sungju’s memoir of life in North Korea describes how he survived young adulthood living on the streets in a country where even minor infractions could lead to arrest, imprisonment, and even execution. For teens. Sungju’s memoir of life in North Korea describes how he survived young adulthood living on the streets in a country where even minor infractions could lead to arrest, imprisonment, and even execution. Show less

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Patron Saints of Nothing

Patron Saints of Nothing

by Ribay, Randy

eBook - 2019

For teens. Filipino-American teenager Jay Reguero travels to the Philippines to find out the truth about his cousin's murder - a truth his family refuses to face. For teens. Filipino-American teenager Jay Reguero travels to the Philippines to find out the truth about his cousin's murder - a truth his family refuses to face. Show less

For teens. Filipino-American teenager Jay Reguero travels to the Philippines to find out the truth about his cousin's murder - a truth his family refuses to face. For teens. Filipino-American teenager Jay Reguero travels to the Philippines to find out the truth about his cousin's murder - a truth his family refuses to face. Show less

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Parachutes

Parachutes

by Yang, Kelly

eBook - 2020

For teens. Claire Wang’s parents pluck her from a privileged life in Shanghai and send her to high school in California, where she experiences freedom for the first time… at a cost. For teens. Claire Wang’s parents pluck her from a privileged life in Shanghai and send her to high school in California, where she experiences freedom for the first time… at a cost. Show less

For teens. Claire Wang’s parents pluck her from a privileged life in Shanghai and send her to high school in California, where she experiences freedom for the first time… at a cost. For teens. Claire Wang’s parents pluck her from a privileged life in Shanghai and send her to high school in California, where she experiences freedom for the first time… at a cost. Show less

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I'll Be the One

I'll Be the One

by Lee, Lyla

Unknown - 2020

For teens. Skye Shin is determined to win a competition looking for the next K-pop star, in spite of being told that fat girls can't dance. For teens. Skye Shin is determined to win a competition looking for the next K-pop star, in spite of being told that fat girls can't dance. Show less

For teens. Skye Shin is determined to win a competition looking for the next K-pop star, in spite of being told that fat girls can't dance. For teens. Skye Shin is determined to win a competition looking for the next K-pop star, in spite of being told that fat girls can't dance. Show less

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Frankly in Love

Frankly in Love

by Yoon, David

eBook - 2019

For teens. Frank Li's parents expect him to marry a nice Korean girl - but he's dating Brit, who is white. Frank and his friend Joy come up with a plan to keep their parents off their backs - but will it backfire? For teens. Frank Li's parents expect him to marry a nice Korean girl - but he's dating Brit, who is white. Frank and his friend Joy come up with a plan to keep their parents off their backs - but will it backfire? Show less

For teens. Frank Li's parents expect him to marry a nice Korean girl - but he's dating Brit, who is white. Frank and his friend Joy come up with a plan to keep their parents off their backs - but will it backfire? For teens. Frank Li's parents expect him to marry a nice Korean girl - but he's dating Brit, who is white. Frank and his friend Joy come up with a plan to keep their parents off their backs - but will it backfire? Show less

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