8th Grade Books to Connect Your Child to their Roots

As 8th graders, students are at a very important point in their education. They are about to start high school and are beginning to read more complicated books. Indian American eighth graders may be especially interested in books that show their own culture and heritage. Here are a few of the best books for 8th graders who are Indian American:

“The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri – This book, which won the Pulitzer Prize, is about an Indian American boy named Gogol Ganguli who grows up in New York City. Through Gogol’s life, readers can see how complicated it is to be an Indian American and how hard it is to grow up between two cultures.

Sandra Cisneros’s “The House on Mango Street” – Esperanza Cordero is a young Latina girl who grows up in Chicago. This book is about her coming of age. Through Esperanza’s eyes, readers can see what it’s like to be a first-generation immigrant and how hard it is for her to adjust to life in a new country.

Gene Luen Yang’s “American Born Chinese” – This graphic novel is about a Chinese American boy named Jin Wang who grows up in San Francisco. Through Jin’s struggles with his identity and his relationships with his family and friends, readers can see how hard it is to be a first-generation immigrant in America.

“Interpreter of Maladies” is a book by Jhumpa Lahiri. It is a collection of short stories about the lives of Indian Americans who live in the United States. The stories show how hard it is for them to find a balance between their Indian roots and their new American identities.

Khaled Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner” – This best-selling book is about an Afghan-American boy named Amir who grows up in San Francisco. Through Amir’s life, readers can see how complicated it is to be an Afghan American and how hard it is to grow up between two cultures.

These books show not only how Indian Americans live, but also how immigrants live in general and how hard it is to grow up between two cultures. These books give 8th graders a glimpse into the lives of Indian Americans and explain how hard it is to grow up between two cultures.

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