Audience: Parent

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  This Book Won’t Burn

  Noor discovers hundreds of books by queer and BIPOC authors are being removed from her school library by the school board. Noor can’t sit back and do nothing against this book banning policy, because that goes against everything she believes in.

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  Kareem Between

  Kareem discovers the U.S. isn’t always a safe place for his family and people, and learns how to find his power and voice. This novel provides a new perspective we desperately need to find hope and empathy in our divided world.

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  New From Here

  Knox tries to stand up to hate, while finding his place in his new country. Can you belong if you’re feared; can you protect if you’re new? And how do you keep a family together when you’re oceans apart?

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  With Twice the Love, Dessie Mei

  Dessie struggles to understand who she is. When Amah is the victim of an anti-Asian hate crime, Dessie finds that the values she has learned from her adoptive family, especially her activist Granny, can help build a community where everyone belongs.

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  Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story

  Keepunumuk is an important picture book honoring the indigenous history and tradition that surrounds the story of the first Thanksgiving.

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  I Am Thankful: A Story About Gratitude and Family

  Kids will learn how to be thankful for the people and world around them as they delight in the sweet illustrations that show diverse families and exciting Thanksgiving adventures. This heartfelt, poetic story will show young ones the meaning of giving and sharing.

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  Martee Dares to Dance

  Martee loves dancing, but after an embarrassing moment, he hesitates to show off his moves. As his school’s Halloween dance approaches, Martee meets an unexpected friend—a Martian—who helps him regain his confidence. Together, they show that creative expression has no limits.

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  TeachAAPI Cultural Roadshow

  For May AAPI History Month 2025, TeachAAPI partnered with the Philippine folk and dance arts group Kayamanan Ng Lahi to bring students on a journey of storytelling, music and movement to learn about Filipino American culture. Through powerful symbolism centered around the bird, students experienced the spirit, strength, and beauty of the Filipino American community.

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  Martee Dares to Dance – Author Talk with Harry Shum Jr and Shelby Rabara

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  When Lola Visits

  This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates the love between a young girl and her grandmother, who visits every summer from the Philippines. With the arrival of her lola, the house fills with the scents of mango jam and the warmth of family traditions. Together, they enjoy days at the beach, share stories, and create lasting…

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  Filipino Friends

  “Filipino Friends” takes readers on a journey to the Philippines through the eyes of a young Filipino-American boy visiting for the first time. With vibrant watercolor illustrations labeled in both English and Filipino, this book highlights the similarities and differences between Western and Filipino cultures. Perfect for young readers, it introduces Philippine customs, traditions, festivals,…

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  Cora Cooks Pancit

  In this heartwarming story, Cora finally gets to help her Mama cook pancit, a traditional Filipino noodle dish. As she takes on grown-up tasks in the kitchen, Cora learns the joys of cooking and sharing her heritage with family. Filled with warmth and charming illustrations, this book beautifully celebrates Filipino culture and the special bond…