Grade Level: Middle School

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!
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…
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,…
Paula Yoo Video
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.
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…
When You Trap a Tiger

When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her halmoni’s Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history. Long, long ago, Halmoni stole something from the tigers. Now they want it back. And when one of the tigers approaches Lily with a deal–return…
Maizy Chen’s Last Chance

Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom’s plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last Chance (where she and her family are the only Asian Americans) and at the Golden…
Wee Monster presents: Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Hollywood

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 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…