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• Another Word for Neighbor

  Krans, Angela Pham

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  From the APALA Honor Award-winning author of Finding Papa, Angela Pham Krans, and artist Thai My Phuong comes a heartfelt tale of friendship that reminds us the best surprises in life come from letting people in.

• Bea's Balikbayan Box of Treasures

  Alemshah, Christine,

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  Bea cultivates connections with her multicultural family (Bea has relatives who are Filipino and Armenian) by sending a traditional balikbayan box (a precious care package filled with goodies) to her loved ones in the Philippines.

• Curry Means More

  Marianayagam, Maria,

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  When Shirin's friend Charlotte asks her what curry is, she isn't sure. She's tried many curries and they're all different. So begins a journey of discovery! Shirin and Charlotte help make curry--sniffing, touching, and tasting ingredients along the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Electric Birds of Pothakudi

  Karthika Nair,

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  Inspired by a true story about a family of birds nesting in a village's streetlamp, this poetic picture book is a moving exploration of community, solidarity, ecology, and the preservation of wildlife.

• The Endless Sea

  Thai, Chi,

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  With poetic text and warm, child-friendly illustrations from artist Linh Dao, this is the story of one remarkable family's courage and resilience.

• Kahoʻolawe

  the True Story of An Island and Her People

  Hurley, Kamalani, 1955-

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  Discover the story of the smallest Hawaiian island, a place sacred to Native Hawaiians, from its formation long ago to its present-day restoration as a protected site. A remarkable narrative accompanied by stunning illustrations.

• Legendary Cakes

  Greene, Kerisa,

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  Two young siblings learn the story behind traditional Tết (Vietnamese New Year) cakes.

• Lulu in the Spotlight

  a South Asian Wedding Story

  Kazi, Natasha Khan,

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  It's tradition to try to take the groom's shoes at many South Asian weddings--but as the youngest, Lulu will have to prove she can be as smart and capable as her cousins if she wants to win this game!

• Shell Song

  Based on a True Family Story

  Fujimoto-Johnson, Sharon,

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  After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, a girl's Japanese American grandfather is sent to an incarceration camp in Hawaii, where collecting seashells becomes a source of comfort and hope.

• Smiling Eyes

  Park, Linda Sue,

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  A celebration of the variety of Asian eye shapes and hues.

• Soy Sauce!

  Lee, Laura (Children's author),

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  Using lyrical text, vibrant watercolors, and real soy sauce as paint, Laure G. Lee's stunning debut is an imaginative celebration of the iconic kitchen staple and the magical way food connects family and friends across the world.

• Aloha Everything

  George, Kaylin Melia,

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  Since the day that Ano was born, her heart has been connected to her home. But, this adventurous child has a lot to learn! When Ano begins to dance hula -- a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history, and folklore of the Hawaiian…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Awe-samosas!

  Abbas, Marzieh,

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  It's Noor's first time making her Dadijaan's Special Samosa recipe. When she can't get in touch with her Dadijaan because it's nighttime in Pakistan, Noor must improvise to make her family's recipe without all of the correct ingredients.

• Between My Hands

  Perkins, Mitali,

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  Maya is only three days into summer vacation and already bored. Outside her window, the street is full of neighbors. Coming and going. Earning and spending. Fixing and mending. Everyone has something to do -- everyone's hands are busy. Except…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Anzu the Great Listener

  Shum, Benson,

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  Anzu the kaiju loves to tend to his bonsai. Whenever he feels overwhelmed or unsettled, it helps him pause and reminds him to just...breathe.

• The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name

  Parappukkaran, Sandhya,

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  When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he decides to shrink his name to the shorter, simpler Zim, but when his new friend Elly sees him for who he truly is, Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name.

• Finding Papa

  Krans, Angela Pham,

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  Follows young Mai and her mother's perilous journey from Vietnam to America to find Papa--who left ahead of them to start a better life for their family.

• Maribel's Year

  Sterling, Michelle,

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  New country, new school, new friends. A lot can happen in a single year. But one thing's for certain: Maribel won't forget her Papa, even when he's 8,000 miles away in the Philippines.

• Milloo's Mind

  the Story of Maryam Faruqi, Trailblazer for Women's Education

  Faruqi, Reem,

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  From the author of Lailah's Lunchbox and Unsettled comes a powerful picture book biography about Maryam Faruqi, the founder of the Happy Home Schools, which provided education to thousands of girls across Pakistan at a time when girls weren't…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rainbow Shopping

  Zhuang, Qing (Illustrator),

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  Shopping for and preparing a delicious meal helps a young Chinese American girl feel connected to her family.