Dia Books for Middle Grade

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by Yang, Kelly

Book - 2018

"Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?"--Page [2] of cover. Available as an ebook and eaudiobook "Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?"--Page [2] of cover. Available as an ebook and eaudiobook Show less

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Other Words for Home

by Warga, Jasmine

Book - 2019

"Sent with her mother to the safety of a relative's home in Cincinnati when her Syrian hometown is overshadowed by violence, Jude worries for the fam...Show more "Sent with her mother to the safety of a relative's home in Cincinnati when her Syrian hometown is overshadowed by violence, Jude worries for the family members who were left behind as she adjusts to a new life with unexpected surprises" Available as an ebook, audiobook and eaudiobook. Show less

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Measuring up

by LaMotte, Lily

Graphic Novel - 2020

"Having just moved to Seattle from Taiwan, twelve-year-old Cici enters a cooking competition to win the chance to see her grandmother again, but she only knows how to cook Taiwanese food."--Provided by publisher. Available as an ebook. "Having just moved to Seattle from Taiwan, twelve-year-old Cici enters a cooking competition to win the chance to see her grandmother again, but she only knows how to cook Taiwanese food."--Provided by publisher. Available as an ebook. Show less

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New Kid

by Craft, Jerry

Graphic Novel - 2019

"Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his...Show more "Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds--and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?" Available as an ebook and eaudiobook Show less

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Aru Shah and the End of Time

by Chokshi, Roshani

Book - 2018

"Twelve-year-old Aru stretches the truth to fit in at her private school, but when she is dared to prove an ancient lamp is cursed, she inadvertently frees an ancient demon" Available as an ebook, audiobook and eaudiobook "Twelve-year-old Aru stretches the truth to fit in at her private school, but when she is dared to prove an ancient lamp is cursed, she inadvertently frees an ancient demon" Available as an ebook, audiobook and eaudiobook Show less

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I Can Make This Promise

by Day, Christine

Book - 2019

"When twelve-year-old Edie finds letters and photographs in her attic that change everything she thought she knew about her Native American mother's ...Show more "When twelve-year-old Edie finds letters and photographs in her attic that change everything she thought she knew about her Native American mother's adoption, she realizes she has a lot to learn about her family's history and her own identity" Available as an ebook and eaudiobook Show less

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Amina's Voice

by Khan, Hena

Book - 2017

"A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school. After her local ...Show more "A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school. After her local mosque is vandalized, she is devastated. Her friend Soojin is talking about changing her name. Does Amina need to become more "American" and hide who she really is?" Available as an ebook, audiobook, and eaudiobook Show less

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The Last Cuentista

by Higuera, Donna Barba

Book - 2021

"A girl named Petra Pena, who wanted nothing more than to be a storyteller, like her abuelita. But Petra's world is ending. Earth has been destroyed ...Show more "A girl named Petra Pena, who wanted nothing more than to be a storyteller, like her abuelita. But Petra's world is ending. Earth has been destroyed by a comet, and only a few hundred scientists and their children - among them Petra and her family - have been chosen to journey to a new planet. They are the ones who must carry on the human race. Hundreds of years later, Petra wakes to this new planet - and the discovery that she is the only person who remembers Earth. A sinister Collective has taken over the ship during its journey, bent on erasing the sins of humanity's past. They have systematically purged the memories of all aboard - or purged them altogether. Petra alone now carries the stories of our past, and with them, any hope for our future. Can she make them live again? " Available as an ebook and eaudiobook Show less

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Efrén Divided

A Novel

by Cisneros, Ernesto

Book - 2020

"While his father works two jobs, seventh-grader Efrén Nava must take care of his twin siblings, kindergartners Max and Mia, after their mother is deported to Mexico. Includes glossary of Spanish words" Available as an ebook and eaudiobook "While his father works two jobs, seventh-grader Efrén Nava must take care of his twin siblings, kindergartners Max and Mia, after their mother is deported to Mexico. Includes glossary of Spanish words" Available as an ebook and eaudiobook Show less

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Solimar

The Sword of the Monarchs

by Ryan, Pam Muñoz

Book - 2022

"On the eve of her Quinceañera, Princess Solimar discovers that it will take more than magic to save her kingdom and prevent the destruction of the Monarch butterfly" Available as an ebook "On the eve of her Quinceañera, Princess Solimar discovers that it will take more than magic to save her kingdom and prevent the destruction of the Monarch butterfly" Available as an ebook Show less

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Red, White, and Whole

by LaRocca, Rajani

Book - 2021

"Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she's the only Indian American student, and home, with her family's traditions and holidays. But R...Show more "Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she's the only Indian American student, and home, with her family's traditions and holidays. But Reha's parents don't understand why she's conflicted--they only notice when Reha doesn't meet their strict expectations. Reha feels disconnected from her mother, or Amma, although their names are linked--Reha means "star" and Punam means "moon"--but they are a universe apart. Then Reha finds out that her Amma is sick. Really sick. Reha, who dreams of becoming a doctor even though she can't stomach the sight of blood, is determined to make her Amma well again. She'll be the perfect daughter, if it means saving her Amma's life" Available as an ebook and eaudiobook Show less

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When You Trap A Tiger

by Keller, Tae

Book - 2020

"When Lily, her sister Sam, and their mother move in with her sick grandmother, Lily traps a tiger and makes a deal with him to heal Halmoni" Available as en ebook and eaudiobook "When Lily, her sister Sam, and their mother move in with her sick grandmother, Lily traps a tiger and makes a deal with him to heal Halmoni" Available as en ebook and eaudiobook Show less

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Race to the Sun

by Roanhorse, Rebecca

Book - 2020

"Guided by her Navajo ancestors, seventh-grader Nizhoni Begay discovers she is descended from a holy woman and destined to become a monsterslayer, st...Show more "Guided by her Navajo ancestors, seventh-grader Nizhoni Begay discovers she is descended from a holy woman and destined to become a monsterslayer, starting with the evil businessman who kidnapped her father" Available as an ebook and eaudiobook Show less

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