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• I Am Golden

  Chen, Eva, 1980-

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  This joyful and lyrical picture book from author Eva Chen and illustrator Sophie Diao is a moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese American children.

• Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

  Ho, Joanna,

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  A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eyes That Speak to the Stars

  Ho, Joanna,

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  This much anticipated companion to "Eyes that Kiss in the Corners" follows a young Taiwanese boy who is bullied for the shape of his eyes. Through the loving relationships he shares with his father, grandfather and baby brother, the boy…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Abdul's Story

  Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah,

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  A little boy who loves storytelling but struggles with writing learns that it’s okay to make mistakes in this charming and encouraging picture book.

• Ojiichan's Gift

  Uegaki, Chieri,

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  This gentle picture book story will warm children’s hearts as it explores a deep intergenerational bond and the passing of knowledge from grandparent to grandchild over time.

• Bracelets for Bina's Brothers

  LaRocca, Rajani,

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  For the Hindu holiday of Raksha Bandhan, Bina is determined to make beaded bracelets for her brothers all by herself. She finds out which colors her brothers like and dislike and sets to work. Working with her every-other-one beading…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Grandpa Grumps

  Moore, Katrina,

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  Daisy’s Yeh-Yeh is visiting for the first time from China, and Daisy is so excited to meet him! She has big plans for all the fun they’ll have together, like having tea parties and playing in the snow, but when Yeh-Yeh arrives, Daisy finds…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Playing at the Border

  a Story of Yo-Yo Ma

  Ho, Joanna,

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  Before Yo-Yo Ma became one of the most renowned and celebrated cellists, he wanted to play the double bass. But it was too big for his four-year-old hands. Over time, Ma honed his amazing talent, and his music became a reflection of his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tea with Milk

  Say, Allen

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  With elegant watercolors, Allen Say's beautiful picture book is a moving tribute to his parents and their path to discovering where home really is.

• Maya Lin

  Artist-architect of Light and Lines

  Harvey, Jeanne Walker,

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  The bold story of Maya Lin, the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

• Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao (Read Along)

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  Meet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can she rise to the occasion?

• A Big Mooncake for Little Star

  Lin, Grace,

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  Little Star loves the delicious Mooncake that she bakes with her mama. But she’s not supposed to eat any yet! What happens when she can’t resist a nibble?

• It Began With a Page

  How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way

  Maclear, Kyo, 1970-

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  A story that poignantly portrays the life of Gyo Fujikawa, a groundbreaking hero in the fight for racial diversity in picture books.

• The Most Beautiful Thing

  Yang, Kao Kalia, 1980-

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  Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang’s childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving picture book portrays a family with a great deal of love and little money. Weaving together Kalia’s story with that of her beloved grandmother, the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Different Pond

  Phi, Bao, 1975-

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  An unforgettable story about a simple event - a long-ago fishing trip. Graphic novelist Thi Bui and acclaimed poet Bao Phi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son - and between cultures, old and new.

• Grandmother School

  Singh, Rina

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  Every morning, a young girl walks her grandmother to the Aajibaichi Shala, the school that was built for the grandmothers in her village to have a place to learn to read and write.

• My Bindi

  Varadarajan, Gita

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  Divya is scared to put on the bindi for the first time. What if she gets made fun of? What will it feel like? But Amma assures her that her bindi will bring protection. After Divya looks inside Amma's special box to find the perfect bindi…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Playing With Lanterns

  Wang, Yage (College teacher),

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  Originally published in China, this leisurely narrative by Wang follows Zhao Di, a Chinese child, through the 15 days of the Lunar New Year celebration in the Shaanxi province as she participates in a range of activities, from receiving to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nana, Nenek & Nina

  Ferneyhough, Liza,

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  Nina lives in San Francisco with her parents, and she loves visiting her two grandmas across the world. Follow Nina as her two trips unfold side by side: Young readers will love poring over the details of what is the same and what is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 'Ohana Means Family

  Loomis, Ilima,

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  In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau. Poi is made from kalo and served at an ohana's lk»au. For cultural insiders, this is an…Read moreRead more of this annotation