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Books by Lensey Namioka

6 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the The Yang Family and Ties That Bind, Ties That Break series, Lensey Namioka writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of asian heritage, school life, immigration.

Series

Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear

Yang the Eldest and His Odd Jobs

The Yang Family

2 books · Ages 8–12

Ties That Bind, Ties That Break

An Ocean Apart, a World Away

Ties That Bind, Ties That Break

2 books · Ages 10–18

White Serpent Castle

Zenta and Matsuzo

1 book · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

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By Age Range

The Hungriest Boy in the World

The Hungriest Boy in the World

Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear

Ties That Bind, Ties That Break

Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear

An Ocean Apart, a World Away

Ties That Bind, Ties That Break

Common Themes

Asian Heritage School Life Immigration Cultural Identity Love & Family Self-Confidence & Identity Family & Siblings Moving

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Jacqueline Wilson

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House Arrest

Good Devils

Books by Lensey Namioka | Wonderlit