You may like this list as well... it is a Barnes&Noble list of books featuring Asian and Asian American girls:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/?category_id=986141 There are lots of lists to be found through web searches.
Many, if not most, "American" families are a blend of cultures & ethnicities... with both a "melting pot" of different customs and a celebration of a mix of ancestral traditions. It is fascinating to learn of similarities and differences.
There are many resources to read about giftedness... enjoy!
ETA: Here is
another post with some resources about friendships.
ETA: Here is a
crowd-sourced list on movies.
