Grade Level: Elementary 3–5

Wee Monster presents: Asian American and Pacific Islander Activists Who Inspire Us Poster

Representation matters! Celebrate May AAPI History Month with this poster series designed by Wee Monster, featuring renowned activists, successful Olympians and famous AAPI faces from Hollywood. These posters are a perfect resource for teachers, librarians and parents! Digital file to download for unlimited use Image size: 16″ x 20″5% of every purchase will be donated…
Wee Monster presents: Asian American and Pacific Islander Olympians Poster

Representation matters! Celebrate May AAPI History Month with this poster series designed by Wee Monster, featuring renowned activists, successful Olympians and famous AAPI faces from Hollywood. These posters are a perfect resource for teachers, librarians and parents! Digital file to download for unlimited use Image size: 16″ x 20″5% of every purchase will be donated…
AAPI History Month: All Star Author Talk

Truly an All Star panel of AAPI authors! Moderated by Brein Lopez of CBW. Get ready for a deeply personal, no holds barred, real conversation about ALL the good stuff, including: growing up AAPI, why representation matters, processing trauma through writing/art, racism, book banning, race relations in america, LGBTQ+, the right to choose, the power…
The Adventures of Beekle

This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and–at long…
After the Fall

Everyone knows that when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. But what happened after? Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat’s poignant tale follows Humpty Dumpty, an avid bird watcher whose favorite place to be is high up on the city wall―that is, until after his famous fall. Now terrified of heights, Humpty can longer…
The Aquanaut

Ever since her father was lost at sea, Sophia has been moping around Aqualand, the marine theme park her dad and uncle created. But Sophia’s world is turned upside down when an “aquanaut” breaks into the park’s research lab. To her amazement, Sophia discovers that the aquanaut is not what it seems — inside lives…
Room to Dream

After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family — to China! A total dream come true! Mia can’t wait to see all her cousins and grandparents again, especially her cousin Shen. As she roams around Beijing, witnessing some of the big changes China’s going through, Mia thinks…
Three Keys

Mia Tang thinks she’s going to have the best year ever. She and her parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to run the front desk with her best friend, Lupe, and she’s finally getting somewhere with her writing! But as it turns out, sixth grade is no picnic… 1. Mia’s…
Front Desk

Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr.…
Deep Dive: Holi

Holi Hai! Happy Festival of Colors! filled with celebration, legend and color, this Hindu tradition dates back to the 4th century and marks the start of Spring.
Native Hawaiians and Polynesians: Did You Know?
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.