Grade Level: High School
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Stream
Two 8th graders are sent to spend a technology-free summer with family in Mexico, after their school uncovers a catfishing incident. Celi and Elio are introduced to herbal remedies and helping the local community reinforce a riverbank to prevent flooding. With current concerns about AI and student digital safety, Stream is a timely selection for…
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The House of Gardenias
Growing up in a city wracked by political violence and a home where she’s more likely to receive a beating than a meal, Minerva Treviño’s quiet ways have kept her alive for sixteen years. Finally, she can’t handle the violence anymore, so Minerva runs away to serve as a lady’s maid in a house that…
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Together We See
Told from multiple points of view, Together We See follows Ulá Dominguez, a Bribri-American teenager, searching for the truth behind her land-activist father’s mysterious death on their Native territory in Costa Rica. Ulá and her brother, Kabék, uncover secrets and corruption as they expose illegal loggers, kidnappers, settlers, and the local government in the hunt…
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When the World Was Happy
CheChe knows that he and his twin sister Emma lead an unusual life. They enjoy spending time with their parents and grandparents, love to read, and don’t have a huge circle of friends. They’re happy. Then, just a few months after they turn seventeen, three gunmen show up at their El Paso, Texas, high school,…
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TeachAAPI x Culture Kids – Wayfinding: Where Are We? Where Are We Headed?
Set sail with TeachAAPI’s new lesson in collaboration with Culture Kids, exploring Hōkūleʻa and the rich tradition of Polynesian wayfinding. Paired with a companion podcast episode, this all-grade-level lesson traces the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s founding through its voyages today, highlighting themes of community, care, and cultural preservation. Through age-appropriate discussions centered on the question “Where…
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A Match Made in Mehendi
Simi and her gay friend Noah have decided that sophomore year is going to be their time to shine. Simi thinks a matchmaking app might help them standout, but it doesn’t work quite the way she hoped. Because of the app, her mother and aunt are convinced that she has the familiy’s matchmaking gift. Does…
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It’s Only a Game
In this fast past murder mystery, an online gaming team is offered a tour of their favorite game company. When the president of the company dies, Marina and her friends are framed for the murder. The characters in this exciting tale includes LGBTQ+ characters.
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K-Pop TAP Bite
TeachAAPI has created a K-Pop “Tap Bite” mini-lesson designed for classroom use. Teachers can use this resource to introduce or deepen students’ understanding of the music genre, its cultural significance, and its global impact. It’s a simple way to connect student interests to cultural learning. The deck includes speaker notes to support educators and also…
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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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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.