The Joy Luck Club. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1989 book
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The Joy Luck Club
Amy Tan, 1989
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Wayne Wang, 1993

The inspirational story of four remarkable friends whose extraordinary lives are filled with joy and heartbreak. Their friendship reveals a mosaic of startling events that have shaped their lives and affects the hope they hold for their families.


Because of Winn-Dixie. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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Because of Winn-Dixie
Kate DiCamillo, 2000
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Wayne Wang, 2005

In a small Florida town, a solitary young girl finds companionship with an orphaned dog she discovered at a local supermarket and named Winn-Dixie. Through their unbreakable bond, the girl is able to reconcile her strained relationship with her father and bring the community closer together.


Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Lisa See, 2005
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Wayne Wang, 2011

The story is set in centuries ago, where two ‘sworn sisters’ were separated by their families but kept in touch through a secret language written on the creases of a white silk fan. Now in present-day Shanghai, their descendants are inspired by the past as they strive to preserve their own unbreakable connection amidst the challenges of life. The story unfolds into two tales, separated by generations, but eternal in their portrayal of love, hope, and friendship.