You Are Here: Connecting Flights

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that people are treated differently based on their appearance, or when they are navigating the tension between their family's heritage and their American identity. This anthology follows twelve Asian American middle schoolers during a single day at a chaotic airport, all connected by a central incident of racial profiling at a TSA checkpoint. The stories explore themes of justice, belonging, and the quiet bravery required to be yourself in a world of stereotypes. It is a sophisticated yet accessible middle grade choice that helps children process complex social realities through a lens of shared humanity and resilience. Parents will appreciate how it validates the frustration of being misunderstood while offering a hopeful path toward community and self-advocacy.