Audience: Student
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Reading List for Asian American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month(AANHPI), Summer Reading, and Beyond
A collection of books for grades PreK-12 that focuses on Asian Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Desi American authors and topics. Books can connect you to people who inspire you, characters who bring you joy, situations that introduce new perspectives, and make you feel seen.They can encourage people to stand-up for those that experience inequality and…
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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.
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Tia Bua Believes in Your Magic
Tia Bua derived from Hindu and Spanish is a term of endearment. Tia Bua’s journey is more than just an exploration of mindfulness, it’s an inspiring journey towards wellness and self-belief.
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A Day With No Words
Aiden is a non-verbal autistic boy. He has a tablet that he uses to communicate. This book explains that not speaking outloud doesn’t mean you can’t speak.
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Deep Dive: Eid
Eid is a joyful Islamic festival celebrated by over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide, marking moments of gratitude, reflection, and togetherness. It includes two major observances, Eid al-Fitr, celebrating the end of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha, honoring devotion and sacrifice, both beginning with communal prayers and shared festivities.
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Gender Stereotyping Resource
Gender stereotypes presume that boys and girls play with different toys and tend to be better at different jobs, hobbies, and family roles. Gender stereotyping also assumes that everyone is either a boy or girl and does not take into account other gender choices.
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Welcoming the Lunar New Year: Festivals of the World
As Ren asks her neighbors to help her repair her mother’s New Years dress, she learns about new years celebrations throughout Asia. Written by the chef and food writer Lara Lee.
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The Truths We Hold: An American Journey (Young Readers Edition)
The Truths We Hold chronicles Kamala’s life as she learned the values she embraced of community, equality, and justice. “An inspiring and empowering memoir, this book challenges us to become leaders in our own lives and shows us that with determination and perseverance all dreams are possible.” ~ (Penguin Random House)
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Game Changers: Stories of Hijabi Athletes From Around the World
Many of these women were the first in their sport to compete while wearing the hijab. Some were up against cultural traditions that didn’t allow girls to play sports. And some fought to have institutional anti-hijab rules changed so that they would be able to compete.