We Are AAPI: Books for Kids and Families

The Rise (and Falls) of A Rock-climbing Champion

by Shiraishi, Ashima

Book - 2020

Experience of the power and strategy a young girl utilizes in her favorite hobby — rock-climbing! Based on the author's experiences. Also available as an eBook. Experience of the power and strategy a young girl utilizes in her favorite hobby — rock-climbing! Based on the author's experiences. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Natsumi's Song of Summer

by Weston, Robert Paul

Book - 2020

A story of cousins from different countries becoming friends despite their language differences. A story of cousins from different countries becoming friends despite their language differences. Show less

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My Footprints

by Phi, Bao

Book - 2019

After being bullied, Thuy finds strength with her mothers in imagining powerful creatures who are just as courageous as she is. eBook available on Hoopla. After being bullied, Thuy finds strength with her mothers in imagining powerful creatures who are just as courageous as she is. eBook available on Hoopla. Show less

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'Ohana Means Family

by Loomis, Ilima

Book - 2020

In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau. In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau. Show less

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Teatime Around the World

by Waissbluth, Denyse

eBook - 2020

Available on Hoopla, these beautiful illustrations show the various ways people enjoy tea in different cultures through both tastes and experiences. Available on Hoopla, these beautiful illustrations show the various ways people enjoy tea in different cultures through both tastes and experiences. Show less

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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

by Ho, Joanna

Book - 2021

This book honors the beauty and similarities of three generations of a family. Also available as an eBook. This book honors the beauty and similarities of three generations of a family. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Priya Dreams of Marigolds and Masala

by Patel, Meenal

Book - 2019

Priya looks for ways to help her grandmother celebrate and remember India. Priya looks for ways to help her grandmother celebrate and remember India. Show less

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Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

by Zhang, Kat

Book - 2019

Amy works to make perfect bao, just like her older family members do. Also available as an eBook. Amy works to make perfect bao, just like her older family members do. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Drawn Together

by Lê, Minh

Book - 2018

A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. Also available as an eBook. A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Alvin Ho

Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions

by Look, Lenore

Book - 2014

The latest in the Alvin Ho series, this story follows an anxious kid as he travels overseas to visit family for the first time. Alvin Ho series titles are available in print, as eBooks, and audiobooks. The latest in the Alvin Ho series, this story follows an anxious kid as he travels overseas to visit family for the first time. Alvin Ho series titles are available in print, as eBooks, and audiobooks. Show less

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A Big Mooncake for Little Star

by Lin, Grace

Book - 2018

This dreamy tale explains how the moon waxes and wanes through a little girl's big appetite. Also available as an eBook and as a read-along video on Hoopla. This dreamy tale explains how the moon waxes and wanes through a little girl's big appetite. Also available as an eBook and as a read-along video on Hoopla. Show less

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Take Me Out to the Yakyu

by Meshon, Aaron

Book - 2013

A fun story of the importance of baseball to one little boy, and how he experiences it in two countries. A fun story of the importance of baseball to one little boy, and how he experiences it in two countries. Show less

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Ling & Ting

Together in All Weather

by Lin, Grace

Book - 2015

Enjoy the whole series of Ling & Ting books! Perfect for emerging readers. Enjoy the whole series of Ling & Ting books! Perfect for emerging readers. Show less

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A Map Into the World

by Yang, Kao Kalia

Book - 2019

This beautifully illustrated book depicts a girl who notices everything, and turns it into healing art for her neighbor. Also available as an eBook. This beautifully illustrated book depicts a girl who notices everything, and turns it into healing art for her neighbor. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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