Grade Level: High School

The Swans of Harlem (Adapted for Young Adults) Five Black Ballerinas: A Legacy of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History

Meet five Black ballerinas from The Dance Theater of Harlem. They broke barriers and made history in the world of classical dance, over coming prejudice during the civil rights movement.
The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze

In Great Mountain, Mississippi, everyone is watching Henson Blayze, a football genius. The predominately white townsfolk have been waiting for Henson to play high school ball, and now the township is overjoyed to have an exceptional Black athlete of their own.Until a horrifying incident forces Henson to speak out about injustice.
Deep Dive: Tết Nguyên Đán

Commonly called Tết, Tết Nguyên Đán is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. It’s the most important Vietnamese holiday and is celebrated between late January and mid February, marking the beginning of the lunar new year. As a time to celebrate with family and honor ancestors, Tết is a festive affair filled with wishes for health…
Deep Dive: Lunar New Year

Families all over the world in countries such as China, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and more celebrate the Lunar New Year. To prepare for an auspicious year, families clean the house, feast, hang lanterns, and more! Read on to learn more about this very important tradition – specifically, the Year of…
Advocate: A Graphic Memoir of Family, Community, and the Fight for Environmental Justice

A memoir of Eddie Ahn’s life as an environmental justice lawyer and activist serving diverse communities in San Francisco for environmental catastrophes, and racial and economic inequality.
At Last She Stood: How Joey Guerrero Spied, Survived, and Fought for Freedom

At Last She Stood describes World War II in the Philippines, Joey’s spying, Louisiana, immigration, a person with leprosy, racism, and a peacemaker.
Malcolm Lives! The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers

A comprehensive biography that covers the trauma of his early childhood through his criminal career, and prison time, then his later conversion to Islam and civil rights work. The biography continues through his assassination and continuing legacy.
Indiginerds

Featuring an all-Indigenous creative team, Indiginerds is a graphic novel anthology of 11 stories about young adult indigenous people balancing traditional practice with modern pop culture. A collection of tales from modern indigenous life.
I Am Not Jessica Chen

Jenna Chen has spent her life in the shadow of her perfect cousin. Jessica Chen is so smart she gets the top score on every test. Jessica Chen is so beautiful people stop in the hallway to stare at her. Jessica Chen is accepted to Harvard. And Jenna Chen will only ever be a disappointment.…
Infested

Before time runs out, seventeen-year-old Puerto Rican Manny must rescue his family from a malevolent spirit targeting his apartment building in the Bronx.
2025-2026 AANHPI Cultural Celebrations Calendar
Deep Dive: Diwali

Originating in India, Diwali is celebrated in Hindu, Jain and Sikh cultures. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali entails five days of celebration. Though Diwali is celebrated differently across cultures, a common theme of good and light prevailing over evil and darkness connects the three religions. Dive deeper with us here!