# You Are Here: Connecting Flights

**Author:** Ellen Oh
**Grade range:** Grades 3–6
**Age range:** 8–12
**First published:** 2023
**Genre:** Realistic Fiction
**ISBN-13:** `9780063239104`
**ISBN-10:** `0063239108`
**Canonical URL:** https://readinglist.school/book/you-are-here-connecting-flights
**License:** [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) — please credit ReadingList.school when citing.

## About this book

Twelve interwoven stories of Asian American kids whose paths cross during one chaotic, delay-filled day at a Chicago airport, exploring identity, racism, and connection. a 2026-2027 California Young Reader Medal (Intermediate) nominee.

## Themes

- identity
- racism
- community

## Where this book is assigned

### California Young Reader Medal

- **recommended** · 3rd grade · California — [source: California Young Reader Medal 2026-2027 Nominee List (Primary, Picture Books for Older Readers, Intermediate, Middle School/Junior High, Young Adult)](https://www.californiayoungreadermedal.org/nominees)
- **recommended** · 4th grade · California — [source: California Young Reader Medal 2026-2027 Nominee List (Primary, Picture Books for Older Readers, Intermediate, Middle School/Junior High, Young Adult)](https://www.californiayoungreadermedal.org/nominees)
- **recommended** · 5th grade · California — [source: California Young Reader Medal 2026-2027 Nominee List (Primary, Picture Books for Older Readers, Intermediate, Middle School/Junior High, Young Adult)](https://www.californiayoungreadermedal.org/nominees)
- **recommended** · 6th grade · California — [source: California Young Reader Medal 2026-2027 Nominee List (Primary, Picture Books for Older Readers, Intermediate, Middle School/Junior High, Young Adult)](https://www.californiayoungreadermedal.org/nominees)

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