Grade Level: K–2

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  Cora Cooks Pancit

  In this heartwarming story, Cora finally gets to help her Mama cook pancit, a traditional Filipino noodle dish. As she takes on grown-up tasks in the kitchen, Cora learns the joys of cooking and sharing her heritage with family. Filled with warmth and charming illustrations, this book beautifully celebrates Filipino culture and the special bond…

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  Kailani’s Gift

  Kailani’s Gift is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates family, Filipino heritage, and the joy of dance. As Kailani watches her siblings practice the traditional tinikling dance for their grandparents’ anniversary, she dreams of joining them—but mastering the steps is harder than she expected. With her father’s help, Kailani practices patiently, determined to surprise her…

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  Bunso Meets a Mumu

  Meet Bunso is a fun and comic-like illustrated picture book about a boy facing a spooky problem—the Mumu, the Filipino version of the Boogeyman. The Mumu punishes misbehaving kids by taking away their fun, stopping Bunso from drawing on walls, eating ice cream before dinner, or playing his brother’s video games. Determined to fight back,…

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  Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals

  Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals is a vibrant multicultural children’s book that introduces readers to the rich traditions, holidays, and culture of the Philippines. Filled with colorful watercolors, this engaging book explores major holidays like Christmas, family gatherings like weddings, and unique regional festivities. Children will discover the history behind each celebration,…

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  A Kids Book About Voting

  A Kids Book About Voting explains what voting is, how it works, and examines its influence through American history. It also challenges kids to wonder: why is it important? And who do you think should be able to vote?

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  Your Voice, Your Vote

  It’s Election Day, and Quetta, her mother, and her grandmother travel to the voting station. They encounter problems on their way and after they vote. Quetta’s mother and grandmother teach her about the importance of voting and those who fought for their right.

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  Learning the Traditions of Chuseok Video

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  Piper Chen Sings

  Piper Chen, of Hamilton fame, shares how she overcame her fear of singing in front of people by participating in a school talent show.

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  We Are a Class

  An inspiring, inclusive book for students curious or worried about school.

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  Reading Fun for Summer and All Year Round

  In 2025, let’s celebrate the joy of reading books that reflect who we are — our backgrounds, interests, personalities, and ways of thinking. Explore stories about people who inspire you, characters who bring you joy, and voices that open up new perspectives. Enjoy books that speak to your heart, spark your curiosity, and make you…

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  DEIB Reading Fun for Summer and All Year Round

  September 21, 2024 For many years, the majority of books were written by white authors about white characters. Within the last ten years, publishers have been accepting more books that incorporate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) by diverse authors. The publishing world is still not completely equitable in its choice of what is published,…

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  Malik’s Number Thoughts: A Story about OCD

  A determined boy learns to manage his OCD. Malik’s obsessive-compulsive disorder means his brain wants him to do everything on the count of four. When he’s invited to a minigolf birthday party, Malik is excited. But he worries about his Number Thoughts. If he has to take four tries to get the ball in the…