Tento autor píše pre mladých čitateľov a jeho diela sa často zameriavajú na témy identity a rodiny. Prostredníctvom svojich pútavých príbehov skúma skúsenosti Japoncov amerického pôvodu naprieč generáciami. Štýl písania je živý a prístupný, ideálny pre mladých čitateľov, ktorí hľadajú hrdinov, s ktorými sa môžu stotožniť. Jeho knihy vyvolávajú smiech aj zamyslenie a ponúkajú pohľad na kultúrne dedičstvo a osobný rast.
Život na strednej škole je náročnejší, ako sa môže zdať! Keiko Carterovú čaká začiatok nového školského roka a nové výzvy. Verí, že všetko zvládne po boku Audrey a Jenny. Keď Audrey rozhodne, že si na ples musia nájsť chlapcov, kamarátstvo sa razom zmení. Zatiaľ čo Keiko sníva o prvých bozkoch a chlapcovi, ktorý by sa jej vôbec nemal páčiť, silné priateľstvo troch kamarátok sa začína rúcať. Má Keiko pomôcť kamarátkam, hoci riskuje, že jednu z nich stratí, alebo nasledovať svoje srdce?
Dokáře Keiko zachránit rozpadajcí se přátelství, poznat pravou lásku a zůstat přitom sama sebou?
Keiko si myslela, že po boku Audrey a Jenny bude nástup do sedmé třídy brnkačka. Vždyť na to budou tři – tak jako vždycky. Pak ale Audrey zavelí, že si všechny musí najít kluka, a to rozpoutá peklo. Jenna už nechce poslouchat její příkazy a dříve nerozlučné kamarádky spolu přestanou mluvit. Keiko je najednou jako mezi mlýnskými kameny a místo toho, aby snila o trojitých rande a svojí první lásce, má plnou hlavu toho, jak zachránit jejich přátelství…
With more than 150,000 copies sold, the award-winning Jasmine Toguchi chapter book series starring a spunky Japanese American heroine returns with four new standalone books set on a family vacation in Japan! Eight-year-old Jasmine and her family travel to Hiroshima to visit her grandma and cousin Akari. After finally building a good relationship with her older sister, Sophie, Jasmine couldn't be more excited to spend time together in Japan -- and make a new friend in Akari. But Akari seems to only want to play with Sophie, and Jasmine's jealousy threatens to upend their visit. Can Jasmine befriend Akari and keep the peace? With humor and warmth, Debbi Michiko Florence tells a relatable story of new experiences, family drama, and kindness at every corner. Paired with Elizabet Vukovic's playful illustrations, readers can't help but root for Jasmine as you explore Japan alongside her.
What do you do with a gentle Great Dane who's the size of a cow but acts like he's no bigger than a mini dachshund? If you're eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her animal-fostering family, you shower the dog with love and do everything you can to find him a forever home. Sweet-natured illustrations and Kaita's first-person narration pair up for plenty of chapter book fun.
With more than 130,000 copies sold, this award-winning chapter-book series starring a spunky Japanese American heroine returns with four new standalone books set on a family vacation in Japan! Toothbrush? Check. Her special journal? Check! Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi—flamingo fan, tree climber, and top-notch messmaker—can hardly wait for her family vacation to Japan, and by the time their plane finally touches down, she’s ready to dive into their new adventure. There are so many things to see in Tokyo: Ramen Street, which she learns is not a whole street made of ramen; old temples with fancy gates; and Tokyo Tower, where you can even spot Mount Fuji on a good day. But when they arrive, Jasmine finds herself unable to get away from her older sister Sophie’s crabby attitude. Plus there's so much about Japan she didn't know, and she seems to be getting in trouble right and left. Will Jasmine be able to cheer up her sister AND find her footing in a new country? With her trademark humor and warmth, Debbi Michiko Florence weaves family drama and a fun introduction of Japanese culture into this delightful next chapter in Jasmine's world.
T is for Toby, tricks and TROUBLE! Toby the black labrador might be an older
rescue dog, but he's still got enough mischief beneath his collar to keep
eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her animal-fostering family on their toes from
morning till night. This playfully illustrated, Kaita-narrated chapter book
promises plenty of canine fun.
Asmine makes a wish for a pet flamingo on the special daruma doll her grandmother sent from Japan, then sets out to prove herself responsible enough for a pet
Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites is a picture book biography that tells the story of the powerhouse female Japanese-American chef and her rise to fame As a child and adult, Niki faced many naysayers in her pursuit of haute cuisine. Using the structure of a traditional kaiseki meal, the authors Debbi Michiko Florence and Jamie Michalak playfully detail Niki's hunger for success in thirteen "bites" — from wonton wrappers she used to make pizza as a kid to yuzu-tomatillo sauce in her own upscale Los Angeles Michelin-starred restaurant, n/naka. To anyone who tells her a woman can't be a master chef, Niki lets her food do the talking. And oh, does it talk. Niki was featured on the first season of Netflix's culinary documentary series Chef's Table. And Chrissy Teigen proclaimed that Niki's restaurant was one of her absolute favorites. She's currently a featured teacher on MasterClass. A smart, strong woman with starpower, Niki is only just getting started — like the young readers who will devour this book, featuring illustrations by Yuko Jones!
