Grade Level: Middle School

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  TAP Middle School Readers Book Club ft. Lisa Yee

  Children’s Book World and TeachAAPI present a very special book talk with author Lisa Yee about her award-winning novel, Maizy Chen’s Last Chance.

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  Hula Information Sheet

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  Lei Informational Sheet

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  Lauhala Weaving

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  Hula Girl Coloring Sheet

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  Aloha Roots Coloring Sheet

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  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!

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  Author Talk with Dr. Jenny Wang

  Dr. Jenny T. Wang is a Taiwanese American clinical psychologist and national speaker on the intersections of Asian American identity, mental health, and intergenerational and racial trauma. Destigmatizing mental health within the Asian community and empowering Asian Americans to prioritize their own mental well-being is her mission. Dr. Wang also has created the Instagram community…

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  Permission to Come Home

  Permission to Come Home takes Asian Americans on an empowering journey toward reclaiming their mental health. Weaving her personal narrative as a Taiwanese American together with her insights as a clinician and evidence-based tools, Dr. Jenny T. Wang explores a range of life areas that call for attention, offering readers the permission to question, feel,…

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  Paula Yoo Video

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  Deep Dive: Songkran

  Songkran, Thailand’s traditional New Year festival, takes place each year from April 13–15. Rooted in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, it marks a time of cleansing, renewal, and fresh beginnings. This deep dive document will share more about the meaning and celebrations of the holiday.

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  Free Food for Millionaires

  Meet Casey Han: a strong-willed, Queens-bred daughter of Korean immigrants immersed in a glamorous Manhattan lifestyle she can’t afford. Casey is eager to make it on her own, away from the judgements of her parents’ tight-knit community, but she soon finds that her Princeton economics degree isn’t enough to rid her of ever-growing credit card…