Audience: Parent

Milloo’s Mind: The Story of Maryam Faruqi, Trailblazer for Women’s Education

Milloo dreams of becoming a teacher, but in fifth grade her parents tell her she has had enough school. She persists and eventually graduates college with honors. She decides to open a school in her house for girls and later opens more schools around Karachi, Pakistan.
The Secret Battle of Evan Pao

Although Evan quickly makes friends at his new school, one boy seems determined to make sure that as a Chinese American, Evan feels that he does not belong. Evan must decide how he is going to handle the bullying and prejudice.
Fighting to Belong!: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History from the 1700s through the 1800s

Witness key events in American history through the valiant work of AANHPI Americans.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Martee Dares to Dance – Author Talk with Harry Shum Jr and Shelby Rabara