For our mid-month book news check in for March 2026, we catch up on the latest Asian American publishing announcements as well as check in on the ongoing fight against book bans:

The Carlton Girls: Casey and the Cruel Thief by Julie Abe
The Goodfolke Family by Roshani Chokshi
P.S. Are We Friends Now? by John Schu and Jasmine Warga
My Neighbor Yokai by noho
Fall, in Love by Mia Kayla
The Gravedigger's Apprentice by Linda Cheng
Seeking Wonderful by Susan Yoon; illust. Veronica Mang
We Are the Light: A Story of Diwali by Rajani LaRocca; illust. Sayan Mukherjee
Home Is Waiting to Be Found by Tina Athaide; ilust. Vũ Thủy Ngọc Hà
Matcha & Matches by Cara Tanamachi
Tea Leaves and Fate Strings by C.B. Lee
The Red Thread by Laura G. Lee
Scream, Queen! by Sujin Witherspoon

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Lee & Low postpones their quadrennial Diversity Baseline Survey in order to concentrate on fighting book bans

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Don't miss Chinese Republicans, a new play from Alex Lin

Coming to the Roundabout Theatre Company this winter, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew, following three high-powered businesswomen who meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder.

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#346 - March 2026 Book News

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#346 - March 2026 Book News