Audience: Educator

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  Bridge Across the Sky

  Bridge Across the Sky is a powerful historical novel in verse that follows Tai Go, a Chinese teenager who immigrates to the United States with his family, only to face harsh realities at Angel Island Immigration Station. As they endure racism, humiliating medical exams, and interrogations under the Chinese Exclusion Act, Tai Go experiences the…

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  Kill Her Twice

  Kill Her Twice by the bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl is a gripping YA murder mystery set in 1930s Los Angeles’s Chinatown. When the Chow sisters—May, Gemma, and Peony—discover the body of their former classmate and silver screen star Lulu Wong, they immediately suspect foul play. As the police and press show little interest…

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  Everything We Never Had

  Everything We Never Had by the author of Patron Saints of Nothing is a powerful, multi-generational novel exploring the complexities of Filipino American identity, masculinity, and father-son relationships. Spanning nearly a century, the story follows four generations of the Maghabol family. From Francisco’s struggles as a Filipino laborer in 1930s California to his son Emil’s…

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  Drawing Deena

  Drawing Deena by the award-winning author of Amina’s Voice is a heartfelt middle-grade novel about a young Pakistani American artist navigating anxiety and self-expression. Deena often feels a knot of anxiety when facing her parents’ financial struggles or her own school challenges. She finds solace in art and takes on the idea of promoting her…

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  Isabel in Bloom

  Bloom Where You’re Planted by Mae Respicio is a beautifully crafted novel-in-verse about twelve-year-old Isabel, who moves from the Philippines to San Francisco to live with her mother for the first time in years. Struggling to adjust to a new school, city, and country, Isabel feels disconnected from her mom and her new life. But…

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  The First State of Being

  The First State of Being by Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly is a captivating middle-grade novel about twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Ridge, a mysterious teenage boy claiming to be the world’s first time traveler. Set in August 1999, with the Y2K crisis looming, Michael is fascinated by…

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  Kailani’s Gift

  Kailani’s Gift is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates family, Filipino heritage, and the joy of dance. As Kailani watches her siblings practice the traditional tinikling dance for their grandparents’ anniversary, she dreams of joining them—but mastering the steps is harder than she expected. With her father’s help, Kailani practices patiently, determined to surprise her…

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  Bunso Meets a Mumu

  Meet Bunso is a fun and comic-like illustrated picture book about a boy facing a spooky problem—the Mumu, the Filipino version of the Boogeyman. The Mumu punishes misbehaving kids by taking away their fun, stopping Bunso from drawing on walls, eating ice cream before dinner, or playing his brother’s video games. Determined to fight back,…

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  Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals

  Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals is a vibrant multicultural children’s book that introduces readers to the rich traditions, holidays, and culture of the Philippines. Filled with colorful watercolors, this engaging book explores major holidays like Christmas, family gatherings like weddings, and unique regional festivities. Children will discover the history behind each celebration,…

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  Your Vote Matters: How We Elect the US President

  Learn about campaigning, the difference between caucuses and primaries, and how the Electoral College works, plus information about who is eligible to vote.

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  We Shall Not Be Denied: A Timeline of Voting Rights and Suppression in America

  This book will help you learn more about voting and understand why the right to vote is important. Be informed about our country’s leaders. And spread the word about the importance of voting!

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  A Kids Book About Voting

  A Kids Book About Voting explains what voting is, how it works, and examines its influence through American history. It also challenges kids to wonder: why is it important? And who do you think should be able to vote?