American Eyes: New Asian-American Short Stories for Young Adults
No. of pages 160
Published: 1995
Add this book to your 'I want to read' list!
By clicking here you can add this book to your favourites list. If it is in your School Library it will show up on your account page in colour and you'll be able to download it from there. If it isn't in your school library it will still show up but in grey - that will tell us that maybe it is a book we should add to your school library, and will also remind you to read it if you find it somewhere else!
"American Eyes: New Asian-American Short Stories for Young Adults," edited by Lori Carlson, features a diverse collection of narratives that explore the complexities of the Asian-American experience. Each story delves into themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the challenges faced by young adults navigating between tradition and modernity. Through the voices of various authors, readers encounter a range of characters who confront issues such as family expectations, societal pressures, and the quest for belonging. The anthology presents rich and relatable tales, offering insights into the struggles and triumphs of Asian-American youth, ultimately celebrating their unique perspectives and stories. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 160 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1995 by Random House USA Inc .