Medium: Book
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Front Desk: The Graphic Novel
Mia wants to be a writer, but her mom thinks she should focus on math. Mia’s courage, kindness, and hard work will help her get through this school year.
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Back to School: A Global Journey
This book features a wide range of children and schools from Indigenous children in a Brazilian classroom to traveling to school by boat in Myanmar. The photos display how class, culture, and nationality influence the school experience. The final pages contain more detailed information about the different schools.
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In This Classroom
Hacket explains that every school year is a fresh start, mistakes help us grow, and we are strongest when we support one another.
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Singapore (Country Profiles)
Facts about the history and culture of Singapore. Singapore National Day is in August. The people celebrate with flag flying, a parade, and singing the national anthem.
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Indonesia (Country Profiles)
Indonesia Independence Day is in August. Read about the history of the country of approximately 17,500 Islands and its independence.
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The ABCs of Asian American History
The ABCs of Asian American History is an inclusive compilation of the holidays, famous figures, traditional dress, cuisine, and other interesting facts from nineteen Asian American groups (as defined by the 2020 United States Census).
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Asian Americans’ Right to Vote
Learn the history of the U.S. government’s policies against Asian immigration, citizenship, and voting rights. An infographic shows readers what countries Asian Americans can trace their family roots to. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights setbacks and successes Asian Americans have faced in relation to voting.
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Leo’s First Vote
Leo’s dad is voting in his first election as a naturalized US citizen, and he promises to take Leo to the polls with him. Leo can’t wait! After his cousin Ray casts doubt on the importance of a single vote, Leo’s class mock election results, as well as a talk with his dad convince him…
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I Am a Bon Dancer
A young Japanese/Hawaiian girl wishes she could dance, but she can’t bring herself to try, until Grandpa Jo encourages her to remember the meaning of the Obon Festival, celebrating our family members who have passed on, and to imagine her beloved Grandma Nat dancing along with her.
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Our Double Fifth Celebration: Dragon Boat Festival, Children’s Day and Dano
On the fifth day of the fifth month, there is so much to celebrate! Boats race to the beat of the drums in the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Japanese carp flags wave in the wind for National Children’s Day. And women soar on the swings during Dano in Korea.
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Daughters of the Sun and Moon: A Novel
In 1870, Three women of Chinese Desent are living in Los Angeles, California. Dove wants to love and be loved, Petal desires freedom, and Moon seeks justice. Together they face a larger society that wishes them not one ounce of good will. Anti-Chinese sentiment is strong in Los Angeles, and this eventually leads to the…
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Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
Vera walks downstairs and finds a dead man in the middle of her tea shop. In his outstretched hand there is a flash drive. Vera doesn’t know what comes over her, but after calling the cops, she takes the flash drive from the body and tucks it safely into the pocket of her apron.