Medium: Book

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  Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story

  Keepunumuk is an important picture book honoring the indigenous history and tradition that surrounds the story of the first Thanksgiving.

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  I Am Thankful: A Story About Gratitude and Family

  Kids will learn how to be thankful for the people and world around them as they delight in the sweet illustrations that show diverse families and exciting Thanksgiving adventures. This heartfelt, poetic story will show young ones the meaning of giving and sharing.

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  Martee Dares to Dance

  Martee loves dancing, but after an embarrassing moment, he hesitates to show off his moves. As his school’s Halloween dance approaches, Martee meets an unexpected friend—a Martian—who helps him regain his confidence. Together, they show that creative expression has no limits.

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  When Lola Visits

  This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates the love between a young girl and her grandmother, who visits every summer from the Philippines. With the arrival of her lola, the house fills with the scents of mango jam and the warmth of family traditions. Together, they enjoy days at the beach, share stories, and create lasting…

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  Filipino Friends

  “Filipino Friends” takes readers on a journey to the Philippines through the eyes of a young Filipino-American boy visiting for the first time. With vibrant watercolor illustrations labeled in both English and Filipino, this book highlights the similarities and differences between Western and Filipino cultures. Perfect for young readers, it introduces Philippine customs, traditions, festivals,…

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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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  Bridge Across the Sky

  Bridge Across the Sky is a powerful historical novel in verse that follows Tai Go, a Chinese teenager who immigrates to the United States with his family, only to face harsh realities at Angel Island Immigration Station. As they endure racism, humiliating medical exams, and interrogations under the Chinese Exclusion Act, Tai Go experiences the…

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  Kill Her Twice

  Kill Her Twice by the bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl is a gripping YA murder mystery set in 1930s Los Angeles’s Chinatown. When the Chow sisters—May, Gemma, and Peony—discover the body of their former classmate and silver screen star Lulu Wong, they immediately suspect foul play. As the police and press show little interest…

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  Everything We Never Had

  Everything We Never Had by the author of Patron Saints of Nothing is a powerful, multi-generational novel exploring the complexities of Filipino American identity, masculinity, and father-son relationships. Spanning nearly a century, the story follows four generations of the Maghabol family. From Francisco’s struggles as a Filipino laborer in 1930s California to his son Emil’s…

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  Drawing Deena

  Drawing Deena by the award-winning author of Amina’s Voice is a heartfelt middle-grade novel about a young Pakistani American artist navigating anxiety and self-expression. Deena often feels a knot of anxiety when facing her parents’ financial struggles or her own school challenges. She finds solace in art and takes on the idea of promoting her…

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  Isabel in Bloom

  Bloom Where You’re Planted by Mae Respicio is a beautifully crafted novel-in-verse about twelve-year-old Isabel, who moves from the Philippines to San Francisco to live with her mother for the first time in years. Struggling to adjust to a new school, city, and country, Isabel feels disconnected from her mom and her new life. But…

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  The First State of Being

  The First State of Being by Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly is a captivating middle-grade novel about twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Ridge, a mysterious teenage boy claiming to be the world’s first time traveler. Set in August 1999, with the Y2K crisis looming, Michael is fascinated by…