Books like The American Dream? by Shing Yin Khor

Americanah follows Ifemelu, a Nigerian student who moves to the United States for university, exploring her life and love across continents while reflecting on identity, immigration, and cultural belonging.

A compelling overview of American history through the eyes and experiences of its women, workers, African Americans, Native Americans, immigrants, and the working poor.

Three interlocking stories follow young Chinese Americans as they navigate the challenges of fitting into popular culture, all told in a vibrant graphic novel format.

The Warmth of Other Suns is a non‑fiction study of the Great Migration, tracing the journey of nearly six million African Americans from the South to northern and western cities between 1915 and 1970.

A graphic novel chronicling the social conditions and politics of Burma through the eyes of a respected international reporter, focusing on everyday life and resilience in the face of authoritarian rule.

Enrique’s Journey tells the true story of a Honduran boy who survives Mexico’s perilous migrant train to reunite with his mother in the United States.

A graphic novel biography of Clara Barton, the Civil War nurse who founded the American Red Cross, presented in an engaging visual format for young readers.

Reyna Grande’s middle‑grade retelling follows a Mexican‑American family as they struggle to cross borders, adopt a new life in the United States, and cope with separation and identity—all told in honest, touching prose.

A graphic diary of a solo summer trip to Tokyo before turning 16, filled with illustrations, photos and musings that explore Harajuku fashion, Kyoto geisha, Tsukiji sushi, and the city’s vibrant life.

Messy Roots is a comic book that provides a biographical look at Chinese American immigrant families and the challenges faced by sexual minority youth, blending personal memory with visual storytelling.

Presents stories written by authors of diverse cultural backgrounds, including Alice Walker, Oscar Hijuelos, Sherman Alexie, Michelle Cliff, Mei Mei Evans, LeRoi Jones, and Sui Sin Far.

In graphic novel format, tells the dramatic story of Lewis and Clark’s exploration of the unmapped American West.

Ellen Meloy blends natural history, travel, and artistic insight to explore turquoise—both a gem and a color—across deserts, mountains, seas, and cultural landscapes, revealing humanity’s deep connection to place.

"This book is about the transformation of Asian American; from a few small, disconnected, and largely invisible ethnic groups that is influenced in every aspect of American society. It explores the junctures that shocked Asian Americans into motion and shaped a new consciousness, including the murder of Vincent Chin, a Chinese American, by two white autoworkers who believed he was Japanese; the apartheid-life working conditions of Filipinos in the Alaska salmon canneries; the boycott of Korean American greengrocers in Brooklyn; the L.A. riots; and the casting of non-Asians in the Broadway musical Miss Saigon. The book also examines the rampant stereotyping of Asian Americans, which has an impact on key issues concerning all Americans, from affirmative action and campaign finance to popular culture and national security."--BOOK JACKET.