# Books like Chinese Menu

**10** books similar to *Chinese Menu* by Grace Lin (Children's · grades 3–10), 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.

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## Similar books

- [A Snicker of Magic (Scholastic Gold)](https://readinglist.school/book/a-snicker-of-magic) by Natalie Lloyd _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Alchemy and Meggy Swann](https://readinglist.school/book/alchemy-and-meggy-swann) by Karen Cushman _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah](https://readinglist.school/book/emmanuels-dream-the-true-story-of-emmanuel-ofosu-yeboah) by Laurie Ann Thompson _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Where the Mountain Meets the Moon](https://readinglist.school/book/where-the-mountain-meets-the-moon) by Grace Lin _(810L · Grades 4–7)_ — Is by Grace Lin, the same author, both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list, and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [A Plate of Hope](https://readinglist.school/book/a-plate-of-hope-the-inspiring-story-of-chef-jos-andr-s-and-world-central-kitchen) by Erin Frankel _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Black Girl You Are Atlas](https://readinglist.school/book/black-girl-you-are-atlas) by Renée Watson _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Clap When You Land](https://readinglist.school/book/clap-when-you-land) by Elizabeth Acevedo _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Curlfriends: New in Town (a Graphic Novel)](https://readinglist.school/book/curlfriends-new-in-town) by Sharee Miller _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the Garden State Children's Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel](https://readinglist.school/book/demon-in-the-wood-graphic-novel) by Leigh Bardugo _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Du Iz Tak?](https://readinglist.school/book/du-iz-tak) by Carson Ellis _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).

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