Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: New School Skirmish (#1)

Written by Zoe Tokushige
Illustrated by Jennifer Naalchigar
Published by Philomel Books

Meet Airi Sano. After spending her entire childhood moving from one military base to another, she’s excited to be settling down for the long-term in Hawai’i. She’s less excited about her new teacher, who’s determined to make Airi like school. But she’s got a plan: prank her teacher so hard that she gives up on even trying to get Airi to do any work—especially any reading.

But Mrs. Ashton won’t give up, no matter what Airi does. Airi will need the help of her new classmates—who might even be her new friends—to get Mrs. Ashton to crack. It’s time . . . for a prank war!

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Primary ISBN: 9780593465783
Publication Date: September 2022
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 09 or older

Community Represented: Japanese/Japanese American

Themes: Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Cross-Group Friendship, Education & Literacy, Format: Audiobook, Generation: 1st, Genre: Humor, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Welcoming by School

Setting: United States (Hawaii)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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Source: zoetokushige.com