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Kids' and Teen Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Books

  • CHILDREN'S

    DANBI'S FAVORITE DAY

    APRIL 25, 2023

CHILDREN'S

DANBI'S FAVORITE DAY

by Anna Kim ; illustrated by Anna Kim

An endearing and hopeful expression of spontaneous fun and togetherness. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS

    MAY 16, 2023

CHILDREN'S

SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS

by Rajani LaRocca ; illustrated by Abhi Alwar

A gorgeous ode to change, growth, togetherness, and family. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    I CAN BE ALL THREE

    JUNE 20, 2023

CHILDREN'S

I CAN BE ALL THREE

by Salima Alikhan ; illustrated by Noor Sofi

An insightful, imaginative story about embracing our full selves. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    THIS IS HOW I ROLL

    JAN. 3, 2023

CHILDREN'S

THIS IS HOW I ROLL

by Debbi Michiko Florence

A delightful middle school rom-com that will leave readers hungry. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    SHINING A LIGHT

    MARCH 28, 2023

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE TAKEOUT

    MAY 9, 2023

CHILDREN'S

THE TAKEOUT

by Tracy Badua

A magical and delicious read that’s filled with love. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    LEI AND THE FIRE GODDESS

    JUNE 6, 2023

CHILDREN'S

LEI AND THE FIRE GODDESS

by Malia Maunakea

An exhilarating, adventure-filled celebration of Hawaiian culture. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    THE LOVE MATCH

    JAN. 3, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE LOVE MATCH

by Priyanka Taslim

Candid, textured, and amusing: a novel readers will devour in one sitting. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    HUNGRY GHOST

    APRIL 25, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

HUNGRY GHOST

by Victoria Ying ; illustrated by Victoria Ying ; color by Lynette Wong

A gorgeously wrought, therapeutic story filled with tenderness and honesty. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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