# Books like American Born Chinese

**10** books similar to *American Born Chinese* by Gene Luen Yang (Young Adult Fiction · 530L · grades 7–12), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** identity, Chinese-American experience, bullying, assimilation vs heritage, coming of age
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## Similar books

- [The Poet X](https://readinglist.school/book/the-poet-x) by Elizabeth Acevedo _(800L · Grades 8–12)_ — Shares themes of identity and coming of age, both on the Michael L. Printz Award list, and same genre (Young Adult Fiction).
- [The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian](https://readinglist.school/book/the-absolutely-true-diary-of-a-part-time-indian) by Sherman Alexie _(600L · Grades 7–10)_ — Shares themes of coming of age and a close reading level (600L vs 530L).
- [The Perks of Being a Wallflower](https://readinglist.school/book/the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower) by Stephen Chbosky _(720L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of coming of age, same genre (Young Adult Fiction), and a close reading level (720L vs 530L).
- [The Fault in Our Stars](https://readinglist.school/book/the-fault-in-our-stars) by John Green _(850L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of coming of age, same genre (Young Adult Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood](https://readinglist.school/book/persepolis) by Marjane Satrapi _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of identity and coming of age and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Speak](https://readinglist.school/book/speak) by Laurie Halse Anderson _(690L · Grades 8–10)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Young Adult Fiction), and a close reading level (690L vs 530L).
- [The Joy Luck Club](https://readinglist.school/book/the-joy-luck-club) by Amy Tan _(930L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of identity and Chinese-American experience and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Everything We Never Had](https://readinglist.school/book/everything-we-never-had) by Randy Ribay _(Grades 7–12)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Young Adult Fiction), and overlapping grades (7–12).
- [Never Thought I'd End Up Here](https://readinglist.school/book/never-thought-id-end-up-here) by Ann Liang _(Grades 7–12)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Young Adult Fiction), and overlapping grades (7–12).
- [Shut Up, This Is Serious](https://readinglist.school/book/shut-up-this-is-serious) by Carolina Ixta _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Young Adult Fiction), and overlapping grades (9–12).

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