Audience: Student
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Queen Lili’uokalani – The First and Last Queen of Hawai’i
Queen Lili‘uokalani (1838-1917) was the first sovereign queen, and the last monarch of Hawai‘i, who assumed the throne in the midst of a government takeover by American business owners supported by the U.S. military. After being deposed and placed under house arrest, she fought to preserve native Hawaiian rights and traditions.
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Maui Hooks the Islands (Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones)
Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones, Maui Hooks the Islands introduces kids ages 0-4 to one of Hawaii’s best-known legends about Maui the demigod who fished up the Hawaiian islands using a magic fishing hook. In simple, poetic language, this origin story gives small kids a taste of Hawaii’s rich history of storytelling. Three other titles…
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Kalei’s May Day in Hawai’i Nei
Kalei is nervous about dancing in the school May Day until a surprise adventure with a furry new friend teaches her to celebrate cultures that are different from hers and appreciate what she learns about her own Hawaiian heritage. Plus, she picks up a few new dance moves along the way.
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The Sikh Coalition Website
Community, classroom and anti-racism resources to support and promote Sikh inclusion
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Support AAPI Educators And Students
Resources across the spectrum to support AAPI educators and students
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Asian American K-12 Education Curriculum
Through relevant and engaging lesson plans and activities, the resources developed will seek to inspire a deeper understanding of the history, current experience, and future trajectory of our nation’s fastest-growing demographic group. Important content and themes explored in the series will be used to teach concepts while meeting national content standards.
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I Am Lupe
Lupe is a young Pasifika girl who was born in the heart of the South Pacific. She is now living with her family in Australia, but she has noticed that, with her beautiful brown skin and curly black hair, she looks different from the other children in her school. Curious about her cultural background and…
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Kaimana Big And Strong
Kaimana was the smallest in his class and wanted to be bigger and stronger. He tried to stretch his body by hanging upside down from the monkey bars and ate all his vegetables, but nothing would help him. When Kaimana learned how to body board with his brothers, he found a sport he was good…
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Grandpa’s Mixed Up Lu’au
What do you get when Grandma needs Grandpa to go shopping for a lu`au…. and Grandpa does not hear very well? A lot of misunderstandings that leads to lots of giggles and a happy ending! The second delightful tale from award winning author Tammy Paikai and Illustrator Don Robinson.
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Too Many Mangos: A Story About Sharing
Based on the author’s childhood experiences, Too Many Mangos is the story of two young Hawaiians, Kama and Nani, who help their grandpa pick mangos from the giant mango tree. They pick large, small, ripe, half-ripe, and even green mangos. But this time, they’ve picked too many, so it’s time to load up the wagon…
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Count Me In
An uplifting story, told through the alternating voices of two middle-schoolers, in which a community rallies to reject racism. Karina Chopra would have never imagined becoming friends with the boy next door–after all, they’ve avoided each other for years and she assumes Chris is just like the boys he hangs out with, who she labels…
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Stand Up, Yumi Chung!
One lie snowballs into a full-blown double life in this irresistible story about an aspiring stand-up comedian. On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her “Yu-MEAT” because she smells like her family’s Korean barbecue restaurant. On the inside, Yumi is ready for her Netflix stand-up special. Her notebook is…