Cynthia Kadohata je japonsko-americká autorka, jejíž díla se soustředí na coming-of-age příběhy asijsko-amerických žen. Její raná tvorba se často odehrává na Jihu, což odráží její vlastní dětství v jižních státech. Kadohata je ceněna pro svůj pronikavý pohled na témata identity a dospívání, často s důrazem na kulturní zkušenosti svých postav. Její literární příspěvek spočívá v obohacování young adult literatury o autentické hlasy a perspektivy.
In this poignant tale by Cynthia Kadohata, twelve-year-old Hanako grapples with her family's painful past as they leave internment camps for post-war Hiroshima. Amidst devastation and scarcity, she learns resilience through her grandfather's wisdom about kintsukuroi, discovering that brokenness can lead to strength and beauty.
“Kadohata’s slapshot is the heart-swelling narrative of a father and son…Truly powerful.” —Jason Reynolds “A deeply poignant story about a boy sorting out his priorities.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A vivid, memorable portrayal of a boy within his family, his sport, and his gradually broadening world.” —Booklist (starred review) From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Kadohata comes a brilliantly-realized novel about a hockey player who must discover who he is without the sport that defines him. Hockey is Conor’s life. His whole life. He’ll say it himself, he’s a hockey beast. It’s his dad’s whole life too—and Conor is sure that’s why his stepmom, Jenny, left. There are very few things Conor and his dad love more than the game, and one of those things is their Doberman, Sinbad. When Sinbad is diagnosed with cancer, Conor chooses to put his hockey lessons and practices on hold so they can pay for Sinbad’s chemotherapy. But without hockey to distract him, Conor begins to notice more. Like his dad’s crying bouts, and his friend’s difficult family life. And then Conor notices one more thing: Without hockey, the one thing that makes him feel special, is he really special at all?
kira-kira (kee ra kee ra): glittering; shining Glittering. That's how Katie Takeshima's sister, Lynn, makes everything seem. The sky is kira-kira because its color is deep but see-through at the same time. The sea is kira-kira for the same reason and so are people's eyes. When Katie and her family move from a Japanese community in Iowa to the Deep South of Georgia, it's Lynn who explains to her why people stop on the street to stare, and it's Lynn who, with her special way of viewing the world, teaches Katie to look beyond tomorrow, but when Lynn becomes desperately ill, and the whole family begins to fall apart, it is up to Katie to find a way to remind them all that there is always something glittering -- kira-kira -- in the future.
Struggling with feelings of inadequacy, a young boy navigates the complexities of adoption and learns about the transformative power of love. Through his journey, he discovers self-acceptance and resilience, highlighting themes of belonging and personal growth. This heartfelt story by Cynthia Kadohata, a celebrated author, explores the emotional challenges and triumphs of finding one's place in the world.
Summer knows that kouun means good luck" in Japanese, and this year her family has had none. Just when Summer thinks nothing else can possibly go wrong, an emergency whisks her parents away to Japan, right before harvest season leaving Summer and her little brother, Jaz, in the care of their elderly grandparents, Obaachan and Jiichan.Obaachan and Jiichan are old fashioned, very demanding, and easily disappointed. Between helping Obaachan cook for the workers and with all the other chores, and worrying about her little brother, who can't seem to make any friends, Summer has her hands full. But when a welcome distraction turns into a big mess, causing further disappointment, Summer realises she must try and make her own luck as it might be the only way to save her family.
A story about a girl and her ever-growing pig, Saucy.Being a quadruplet can make it hard to stand out from the crowd. Becca’s three brothers all have something that makes them...them. Jake has his music and dancing, Jammer plays hockey, and K.C. thinks they’re all living in a simulation and doesn’t see the point of doing much of anything. Becca is the only one with nothing to make her special. But when she finds a tiny, sick piglet on the side of the road, Becca knows this is it. This is her thing. She names the piglet Saucy and between her own pleading and Saucy’s sweet, pink face, Becca convinces her family to take her in. Soon, Saucy is as big a part of the family as anyone else—and getting bigger. With each pound Saucy gains, the more capable she becomes of destroying the house and landing Becca in trouble. Some tough decisions need to be made about Becca’s pet, and her search for solutions brings to light exactly where Saucy came from. Turns out, there are a lot more scared piglets out there, and saving them may take Becca and her brothers finally doing something together.
Focusing on the vaping culture, this novel delves into the challenges and consequences faced by its characters, reminiscent of the impactful narratives found in Go Ask Alice and Tweak. Award-winning author Cynthia Kadohata brings a sharp, critical lens to contemporary issues, exploring themes of addiction and personal struggle while engaging readers with a compelling storyline.