Audience: Parent
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It’s Only a Game
In this fast past murder mystery, an online gaming team is offered a tour of their favorite game company. When the president of the company dies, Marina and her friends are framed for the murder. The characters in this exciting tale includes LGBTQ+ characters.
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The Best at It
A Book about a gay Indian-American boy dealing with middle school anxiety and learning how to live his truth sends a positive message to young readers about choosing self-acceptance.
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Opting Out
It’s seventh grade and Saachi, who has always enjoyed creating fantasy worlds with her best friend, is surprised to find out that her friend is suddenly really interested in boys. Saachi doesn’t love all the ways her body is changing. What if she doesn’t feel like a girl, or a boy?
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Nikki Out Loud
Nikhil’s fame as a voice actor lands him the lead in the school musical, but he’s worried that people at school will realize he has stage fright. And when a group of angry parents start to protest having an openly gay actor in the starring role he wants to become the make believe character he…
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My Footprints
Thuy feels different because she is Vietnamese American and she has two moms. After a bully makes fun of her family, she imagines being able to fly like a bird or run like a deer.
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Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome
Amy wants Lin, the new student from China, to feel included. Maybe a dumpling party will help. Two dads parents of one of the students are among the guests.
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K-Pop TAP Bite
TeachAAPI has created a K-Pop “Tap Bite” mini-lesson designed for classroom use. Teachers can use this resource to introduce or deepen students’ understanding of the music genre, its cultural significance, and its global impact. It’s a simple way to connect student interests to cultural learning. The deck includes speaker notes to support educators and also…
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Patterns That Remain: A Guide to Healing for Asian Children of Immigrants
Asian Americans represent the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States, yet few books capture how historical events, immigration experiences, cultural values, and generational patterns, affect attitudes and actions in ways that impact relationships, well-being, and psychological health.
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The Silence that Binds Us
Ho highlights both activism and mental health in marginalized communities, showing that even a bright, young achiever can experience depression without anyone knowing.
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I’ll Pretend You’re Mine
After turning 18, Summer Ali, a popular muscian wants to break away from her emotionally abusive parents. Her pretend relationship, with an actor who has his own problems, helps Summer cope with her anxieties.
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Unhappy Camper
Two sisters go to the same summer camp. One is comfortable with her Taiwanese identity, the other wants to ignore her cultural identity. An exploration of self-esteem and cultural identity.
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What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake: A Kid’s Guide to Accepting Imperfection
Mistakes can feel scary. Even small errors can lead to worries. Whether it’s a fear of being wrong, making a bad decision, or not meeting expectations, the pressure to be perfect can be upsetting.