Medium: Book

In the Tunnel

Lee’s vivid writing about the Korean war discusses war and survival as well as an intimate look at everyday life for Koreans caught up in geo-political forces over which they have no control. Few books for young readers grapple with the Korean War from this perspective. The American involvement in the conflict is portrayed from…
Gigi Shin Is Not a Nerd

When Gigi learns about an elite art camp on the east coast, she’s determined to go. But she knows her parents won’t let her, much less pay for it. After overhearing her little brother Tommy complain about how hard math is and how his teacher goes too fast for him, Gigi has a brilliant idea:…
New Year (Traditions & Celebrations)

People all over the world celebrate the New Year. Learn about the many ways people around the world count down the final moments of the old year, and how they celebrate the birth of a brand-new year.
Let’s Celebrate Korean New Year!

Learn about the Korean New Year with this picture book by Emmy-winning TV host Michelle W. Park. This story follows two sisters as they explore the Korean traditions of Seollal while learning about the importance of family. Included is the author’s dumpling recipe and activities to celebrate the Korean New Year.
Finding Papa

Based on the author’s real journey in 1983 from Vietnam to the U.S., the story brings another important voice to the immigrant and refugee experience.
Milloo’s Mind: The Story of Maryam Faruqi, Trailblazer for Women’s Education

Milloo dreams of becoming a teacher, but in fifth grade her parents tell her she has had enough school. She persists and eventually graduates college with honors. She decides to open a school in her house for girls and later opens more schools around Karachi, Pakistan.
The Secret Battle of Evan Pao

Although Evan quickly makes friends at his new school, one boy seems determined to make sure that as a Chinese American, Evan feels that he does not belong. Evan must decide how he is going to handle the bullying and prejudice.
Fighting to Belong!: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History from the 1700s through the 1800s

Witness key events in American history through the valiant work of AANHPI Americans.
This Book Won’t Burn

Noor discovers hundreds of books by queer and BIPOC authors are being removed from her school library by the school board. Noor can’t sit back and do nothing against this book banning policy, because that goes against everything she believes in.
Kareem Between

Kareem discovers the U.S. isn’t always a safe place for his family and people, and learns how to find his power and voice. This novel provides a new perspective we desperately need to find hope and empathy in our divided world.
New From Here

Knox tries to stand up to hate, while finding his place in his new country. Can you belong if you’re feared; can you protect if you’re new? And how do you keep a family together when you’re oceans apart?
With Twice the Love, Dessie Mei

Dessie struggles to understand who she is. When Amah is the victim of an anti-Asian hate crime, Dessie finds that the values she has learned from her adoptive family, especially her activist Granny, can help build a community where everyone belongs.