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Action Jasmine
  • Published: 2 June 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593619247
  • Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $36.00

Action Jasmine

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A shy girl spends a special day with her grandfather discovering the action superhero inside her in a vivid celebration of imagination and play.

Jasmine prefers to blend in with the background. She peeks while others play and hides behind her big glasses. But when her grandpa reads stories to her at night, she dreams of adventure, and a new character—Action Jasmine—comes alive in her art. Action Jasmine isn't scared, Action Jasmine is brave and saves the day. When her grandpa challenges her to join him on in adventure in the park, Jasmine is petrified (code for "super scared") that is until she remembers they can go incognito (code for "so sneaky, no one even knows who you are"). But when Jasmine spies a boy playing by himself, can she find the courage to break out of her shell, start some action, and make a new friend?
  • Published: 2 June 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593619247
  • Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $36.00
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A Junior Library Guild Selection
A CALIBA Golden Poppy Award Finalist
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“A moving and illuminating story of family, war, courage, and newfound home.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Deeply touching… A tender and powerful portrait of a harrowing, historic event.” —Booklist

“Moving and Powerful.” —Publishers Weekly


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A 2023 Chinese American Library Association Honor Book

“…plentiful onomatopoeia and staccato sentences successfully evoke the action in this dynamic profile of a living legend.” ­ —Publisher’s Weekly

“Chan’s action-star trajectory will inspire young readers. A starter biography of a beloved cinematic figure that underscores the value of hard work and embracing one’s individuality.” —Kirkus Reviews