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Children’s Asian & Pacific Heritage

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This list is for books that highlight the Asian, Asian-American, Pacific Islander or Pacific Islander- American experience.

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1-25 of 59 items

1-25 of 59 items

Ho'onani

Ho'onani

Hula Warrior

by Gale, Heather

Book - 2019

Ho'onani feels in-between, neither wahine (girl) or kane (boy) but just Ho'onani. Instead of fading back and being quiet she becomes a Hula warrior and with her voice and her strength she leads a kane hula group with joy. Ages 4-7 Ho'onani feels in-between, neither wahine (girl) or kane (boy) but just Ho'onani. Instead of fading back and being quiet she becomes a Hula warrior and with her voice and her strength she leads a kane hula group with joy. Ages 4-7 Show less

Ho'onani feels in-between, neither wahine (girl) or kane (boy) but just Ho'onani. Instead of fading back and being quiet she becomes a Hula warrior and with her voice and her strength she leads a kane hula group with joy. Ages 4-7 Ho'onani feels in-between, neither wahine (girl) or kane (boy) but just Ho'onani. Instead of fading back and being quiet she becomes a Hula warrior and with her voice and her strength she leads a kane hula group with joy. Ages 4-7 Show less

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Pie in the Sky

Pie in the Sky

by Lai, Remy

Book - 2019

When Jingwen moves to a new country, he feels like he's landed on Mars. School is torture, making friends is impossible since he doesn't speak English, and he's often stuck looking after his (extremely irritating) little brother, Yanghao. Ages 8 - 12 When Jingwen moves to a new country, he feels like he's landed on Mars. School is torture, making friends is impossible since he doesn't speak English, and he's often stuck looking after his (extremely irritating) little brother, Yanghao. Ages 8 - 12 Show less

When Jingwen moves to a new country, he feels like he's landed on Mars. School is torture, making friends is impossible since he doesn't speak English, and he's often stuck looking after his (extremely irritating) little brother, Yanghao. Ages 8 - 12 When Jingwen moves to a new country, he feels like he's landed on Mars. School is torture, making friends is impossible since he doesn't speak English, and he's often stuck looking after his (extremely irritating) little brother, Yanghao. Ages 8 - 12 Show less

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Sea Sirens

Sea Sirens

A Trot & Cap'n Bill Adventure

by Chu, Amy

Book - 2019

A graphic novel featuring: Trot, a Vietnamese American surfer girl, and Cap'n Bill, her cranky one-eyed cat. Ages 8 - 12 A graphic novel featuring: Trot, a Vietnamese American surfer girl, and Cap'n Bill, her cranky one-eyed cat. Ages 8 - 12 Show less

A graphic novel featuring: Trot, a Vietnamese American surfer girl, and Cap'n Bill, her cranky one-eyed cat. Ages 8 - 12 A graphic novel featuring: Trot, a Vietnamese American surfer girl, and Cap'n Bill, her cranky one-eyed cat. Ages 8 - 12 Show less

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A Scarf for Keiko

A Scarf for Keiko

by Malaspina, Ann

Book - 2019

In Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, in 1942, after Sam's Japanese neighbor, Keiko, is sent to an internment camp with her family, he makes a special effort to send her a gesture of friendship. Ages 5 - 8 In Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, in 1942, after Sam's Japanese neighbor, Keiko, is sent to an internment camp with her family, he makes a special effort to send her a gesture of friendship. Ages 5 - 8 Show less

In Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, in 1942, after Sam's Japanese neighbor, Keiko, is sent to an internment camp with her family, he makes a special effort to send her a gesture of friendship. Ages 5 - 8 In Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, in 1942, after Sam's Japanese neighbor, Keiko, is sent to an internment camp with her family, he makes a special effort to send her a gesture of friendship. Ages 5 - 8 Show less

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Ojiichan's Gift

Ojiichan's Gift

by Uegaki, Chieri

Book - 2019

Mayumi finds a way to give the gift of a traditional Japanese garden back to her beloved grandfather when he is moved to an assisted living facility and can no longer tend his garden. Ages 3-7 Mayumi finds a way to give the gift of a traditional Japanese garden back to her beloved grandfather when he is moved to an assisted living facility and can no longer tend his garden. Ages 3-7 Show less

Mayumi finds a way to give the gift of a traditional Japanese garden back to her beloved grandfather when he is moved to an assisted living facility and can no longer tend his garden. Ages 3-7 Mayumi finds a way to give the gift of a traditional Japanese garden back to her beloved grandfather when he is moved to an assisted living facility and can no longer tend his garden. Ages 3-7 Show less

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A Big Mooncake for Little Star

A Big Mooncake for Little Star

by Lin, Grace

Book - 2018

A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon. A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon. Show less

A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon. A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon. Show less

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The Shadow in the Moon

The Shadow in the Moon

A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

by Matula, Christina

Book - 2018

Ah-ma tells her granddaughters the story of the Mid-Autumn Moon festival: The Spirit and the Lady in the Moon. Ages 6 - 9 Ah-ma tells her granddaughters the story of the Mid-Autumn Moon festival: The Spirit and the Lady in the Moon. Ages 6 - 9 Show less

Ah-ma tells her granddaughters the story of the Mid-Autumn Moon festival: The Spirit and the Lady in the Moon. Ages 6 - 9 Ah-ma tells her granddaughters the story of the Mid-Autumn Moon festival: The Spirit and the Lady in the Moon. Ages 6 - 9 Show less

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Grandmother's Visit

Grandmother's Visit

by Quan, Betty

Book - 2018

Grandmother lives with Grace's family. She teaches her how to measure water for rice. She tells her stories about growing up in China and together they sa...Show more Grandmother lives with Grace's family. She teaches her how to measure water for rice. She tells her stories about growing up in China and together they savor the flavors of her childhood. One day, Grandmother's room is empty. And one day, Grandmother is buried. Grades K- 3 Show less

Grandmother lives with Grace's family. She teaches her how to measure water for rice. She tells her stories about growing up in China and together they sa...Show more Grandmother lives with Grace's family. She teaches her how to measure water for rice. She tells her stories about growing up in China and together they savor the flavors of her childhood. One day, Grandmother's room is empty. And one day, Grandmother is buried. Grades K- 3 Show less

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Drawn Together

Drawn Together

by Lê, Minh

Book - 2018

An American boy and his Thai-speaking grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. Ages 5 - 7 An American boy and his Thai-speaking grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. Ages 5 - 7 Show less

An American boy and his Thai-speaking grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. Ages 5 - 7 An American boy and his Thai-speaking grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. Ages 5 - 7 Show less

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The House That Lou Built

The House That Lou Built

by Respicio, Mae

Book - 2018

Lou longs for a place of her own where she can escape her large Filipino family. After a woodshop class at school, she plans to build a tiny house. Ages 8 - 12 Lou longs for a place of her own where she can escape her large Filipino family. After a woodshop class at school, she plans to build a tiny house. Ages 8 - 12 Show less

Lou longs for a place of her own where she can escape her large Filipino family. After a woodshop class at school, she plans to build a tiny house. Ages 8 - 12 Lou longs for a place of her own where she can escape her large Filipino family. After a woodshop class at school, she plans to build a tiny house. Ages 8 - 12 Show less

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Ten Cents A Pound

Ten Cents A Pound

by Tran-Davies, Nhung N.

Book - 2018

Set in Vietnam, this book demonstrates the love of a mother who works hard so that her daughter can go to school. Ages 5 - 8 Set in Vietnam, this book demonstrates the love of a mother who works hard so that her daughter can go to school. Ages 5 - 8 Show less

Set in Vietnam, this book demonstrates the love of a mother who works hard so that her daughter can go to school. Ages 5 - 8 Set in Vietnam, this book demonstrates the love of a mother who works hard so that her daughter can go to school. Ages 5 - 8 Show less

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Front Desk

Front Desk

by Yang, Kelly

Book - 2018

10 year old Mia manages the front desk at the Calivita Motel Hotel. Her parents hide immigrants but once the Motel owner finds out, how will Mia save her job and help the immigrants. Ages 8 - 12. 10 year old Mia manages the front desk at the Calivita Motel Hotel. Her parents hide immigrants but once the Motel owner finds out, how will Mia save her job and help the immigrants. Ages 8 - 12. Show less

10 year old Mia manages the front desk at the Calivita Motel Hotel. Her parents hide immigrants but once the Motel owner finds out, how will Mia save her job and help the immigrants. Ages 8 - 12. 10 year old Mia manages the front desk at the Calivita Motel Hotel. Her parents hide immigrants but once the Motel owner finds out, how will Mia save her job and help the immigrants. Ages 8 - 12. Show less

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Peasprout Chen

Peasprout Chen

Future Legend of Skate and Sword

by Lien, Henry

Book - 2018

Peasprout is determined to become a master of wu liu, the "beautiful and deadly art" of martial arts combined with figure skating. Ages 10 - 14 Peasprout is determined to become a master of wu liu, the "beautiful and deadly art" of martial arts combined with figure skating. Ages 10 - 14 Show less

Peasprout is determined to become a master of wu liu, the "beautiful and deadly art" of martial arts combined with figure skating. Ages 10 - 14 Peasprout is determined to become a master of wu liu, the "beautiful and deadly art" of martial arts combined with figure skating. Ages 10 - 14 Show less

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Sakura's Cherry Blossoms

Sakura's Cherry Blossoms

by Weston, Robert Paul

Book - 2018

When Sakura arrives in the America, she misses her grandmother and the cherry blossom trees, under which she and her grandmother used to play and picnic. ...Show more When Sakura arrives in the America, she misses her grandmother and the cherry blossom trees, under which she and her grandmother used to play and picnic. A story of loss and of new friendships found, with the help of Luke, Sakura finds a way to make a new community. Ages 3-7 Show less

When Sakura arrives in the America, she misses her grandmother and the cherry blossom trees, under which she and her grandmother used to play and picnic. ...Show more When Sakura arrives in the America, she misses her grandmother and the cherry blossom trees, under which she and her grandmother used to play and picnic. A story of loss and of new friendships found, with the help of Luke, Sakura finds a way to make a new community. Ages 3-7 Show less

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Ruby's Chinese New Year

Ruby's Chinese New Year

by Lee, Vickie

Book - 2018

As Ruby travels to her grandmother's house to bring her a gift for Chinese New Year, she is joined by all of the animals of the zodiac. Ages 4 - 8 As Ruby travels to her grandmother's house to bring her a gift for Chinese New Year, she is joined by all of the animals of the zodiac. Ages 4 - 8 Show less

As Ruby travels to her grandmother's house to bring her a gift for Chinese New Year, she is joined by all of the animals of the zodiac. Ages 4 - 8 As Ruby travels to her grandmother's house to bring her a gift for Chinese New Year, she is joined by all of the animals of the zodiac. Ages 4 - 8 Show less

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Where's Halmoni?

Where's Halmoni?

by Kim, Julie J.

Book - 2017

Searching for their missing grandmother, two Korean children follow tracks into a fantastic world filled with beings from folklore who speak in Korean. Includes translations and information about the folkloric characters. Ages 5 - 9 Searching for their missing grandmother, two Korean children follow tracks into a fantastic world filled with beings from folklore who speak in Korean. Includes translations and information about the folkloric characters. Ages 5 - 9 Show less

Searching for their missing grandmother, two Korean children follow tracks into a fantastic world filled with beings from folklore who speak in Korean. Includes translations and information about the folkloric characters. Ages 5 - 9 Searching for their missing grandmother, two Korean children follow tracks into a fantastic world filled with beings from folklore who speak in Korean. Includes translations and information about the folkloric characters. Ages 5 - 9 Show less

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Feather

Feather

by Cao, Wenxuan

Book - 2017

The great Chinese children’s author Cao's lovely and profound tale of a feather searching for the bird it belongs to. Ages 3 - 7 The great Chinese children’s author Cao's lovely and profound tale of a feather searching for the bird it belongs to. Ages 3 - 7 Show less

The great Chinese children’s author Cao's lovely and profound tale of a feather searching for the bird it belongs to. Ages 3 - 7 The great Chinese children’s author Cao's lovely and profound tale of a feather searching for the bird it belongs to. Ages 3 - 7 Show less

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The Five Forms

The Five Forms

by McClintock, Barbara

Book - 2017

When a young girl finds a mysterious, discarded book of martial arts poses, she ignores the warning printed in bold inside its cover: DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER! Ages 4 - 7 When a young girl finds a mysterious, discarded book of martial arts poses, she ignores the warning printed in bold inside its cover: DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER! Ages 4 - 7 Show less

When a young girl finds a mysterious, discarded book of martial arts poses, she ignores the warning printed in bold inside its cover: DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER! Ages 4 - 7 When a young girl finds a mysterious, discarded book of martial arts poses, she ignores the warning printed in bold inside its cover: DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER! Ages 4 - 7 Show less

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Dumpling Dreams

Dumpling Dreams

How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling From Beijing to Cambridge

by Clickard, Carrie

Book - 2017

The story of how Joyce Chen, a girl born in Communist China, immigrated to the United States and popularized Chinese cooking. Ages 4 - 10 The story of how Joyce Chen, a girl born in Communist China, immigrated to the United States and popularized Chinese cooking. Ages 4 - 10 Show less

The story of how Joyce Chen, a girl born in Communist China, immigrated to the United States and popularized Chinese cooking. Ages 4 - 10 The story of how Joyce Chen, a girl born in Communist China, immigrated to the United States and popularized Chinese cooking. Ages 4 - 10 Show less

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No Kimchi for Me!

No Kimchi for Me!

by Kim, Aram

Book - 2017

Yoomi hates stinky spicy kimchi--until Grandma makes kimchi pancakes for her! Ages 3 -7 Yoomi hates stinky spicy kimchi--until Grandma makes kimchi pancakes for her! Ages 3 -7 Show less

Yoomi hates stinky spicy kimchi--until Grandma makes kimchi pancakes for her! Ages 3 -7 Yoomi hates stinky spicy kimchi--until Grandma makes kimchi pancakes for her! Ages 3 -7 Show less

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A Different Pond

A Different Pond

by Phi, Bao

Book - 2017

As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Ages 5 - 8 As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Ages 5 - 8 Show less

As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Ages 5 - 8 As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Ages 5 - 8 Show less

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Mountain Chef

Mountain Chef

How One Man Lost His Groceries, Changed His Plans, and Helped Cook up the National Park Service

by Pimentel, Annette Bay

Book - 2016

A 100th anniversary tribute chronicles the inspiring true story of a Chinese-American trail cook whose resourcefulness during a historical camping venture...Show more A 100th anniversary tribute chronicles the inspiring true story of a Chinese-American trail cook whose resourcefulness during a historical camping venture in the Sierras safeguarded a team of influential writers, tycoons, politicians and celebrities who later founded the National Park Service. Ages 6- 12 Show less

A 100th anniversary tribute chronicles the inspiring true story of a Chinese-American trail cook whose resourcefulness during a historical camping venture...Show more A 100th anniversary tribute chronicles the inspiring true story of a Chinese-American trail cook whose resourcefulness during a historical camping venture in the Sierras safeguarded a team of influential writers, tycoons, politicians and celebrities who later founded the National Park Service. Ages 6- 12 Show less

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PoPo's Lucky Chinese New Year

PoPo's Lucky Chinese New Year

by Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Book - 2016

When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8. When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8. Show less

When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8. When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8. Show less

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Are You An Echo?

Are You An Echo?

The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko

by Kaneko, Misuzu

Book - 2016

While the young Japanese poet's tragic life was cut short, her ability to depict life in mid-century Japan delights modern students . Ages 9 - 14. While the young Japanese poet's tragic life was cut short, her ability to depict life in mid-century Japan delights modern students . Ages 9 - 14. Show less

While the young Japanese poet's tragic life was cut short, her ability to depict life in mid-century Japan delights modern students . Ages 9 - 14. While the young Japanese poet's tragic life was cut short, her ability to depict life in mid-century Japan delights modern students . Ages 9 - 14. Show less

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The Nian Monster

The Nian Monster

by Wang, Andrea

Book - 2016

The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8 The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8 Show less

The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8 The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. Ages 4 - 8 Show less

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