Bøger af Selina Li Bi

A lyrical, mythology-tinged debut novel about a Chinese-Filipino teenager whose world of daydreams is destroyed by a family secret—perfect for fans of Emily X. R. Pan and Ann Liang.Jasmine Cheng has grown up on stories spun by her beautiful, free-spirited mother. Together, they’re the Phoenix and Dragon. Jasmine’s father is the god Pangu, creator of the heavens and earth. Her mother may have boyfriends, but Jasmine chases them away. For her mother, love brings chaos, sleepless nights, and frightening episodes, and it’s Jasmine’s job to keep their home life stable—especially now that a social worker has started to keep tabs on them.When the sudden arrival of Cal, her mother’s old flame, fractures their delicate world, events unfold that will send Jasmine on a cross-country journey to the West Coast—and into her past. Trapped in a tangle of fantasy and reality, Jasmine becomes determined to find the truth, even while her mother’s refusal to be honest drives a deeper wedge between them. Will the crack in their fantasy destroy her, or finally let the light in?Selina Li Bi’s magical debut perfectly portrays the pain of growing up in a less-than-magical world and introduces a remarkable new voice in young adult fiction.

It's Sam's first time at camp and there is a nature scavenger hunt competition. Will he survive the outdoors and be able to find enough shapes in nature to win? Find out in this Spanish fiction book!

Ting is fascinated by the elderly woman she always sees on the subway. When the woman leaves something behind on the subway, Ting is determined to return it to her. This mystery Spanish fiction book will engage advancing readers.

When a town's local giant decides he wants a mooncake for the Moon Festival, the villagers must work together to satisfy his "giant" sweet tooth. Children will love this entertaining Spanish story with its messages of community and working together.

In her debut poetry collection, Selina Li Bi explores the loss and longing of people and place, a journey through memory and myth as a second-generation Asian American. The blurry margins of identity stir with the taste and sounds of family and the yearning to belong.

Ting is fascinated by the elderly woman she always sees on the subway. When the woman leaves something behind on the subway, Ting is determined to return it to her. This mystery fiction book will engage advancing readers.

When a town's local giant decides he wants a mooncake for the Moon Festival, the villagers must work together to satisfy his "giant" sweet tooth. Children will love this entertaining story with its messages of community and working together.

Empower students to be confident decision makers! This thoughtful Grade 4 nonfiction reader emphasizes the importance of making responsible decisions. Includes a fiction story related to the topic a "Civics in Action" activity and other key features.