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Our Asian Heritage: Children’s Books on the Asian-American Experience (PreK to 2nd Grade)

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These books are a sampling of titles about Asian American youth. Topics include assimilation, culture, history, and family. Ask your children's librarian for further suggestions and tell us which are your favorites. Prepared by Jenny Yap, SFPL Main Children's Center intern.

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21 items

21 items

Going Home, Coming Home

Going Home, Coming Home

by Trà̂n, Trương

Book - 2003

A warm tale about finding home. A young girl visits her grandmother in Vietnam, where her parents were born, and learns that she can call two places home. Presented in English and Vietnamese. A warm tale about finding home. A young girl visits her grandmother in Vietnam, where her parents were born, and learns that she can call two places home. Presented in English and Vietnamese. Show less

A warm tale about finding home. A young girl visits her grandmother in Vietnam, where her parents were born, and learns that she can call two places home. Presented in English and Vietnamese. A warm tale about finding home. A young girl visits her grandmother in Vietnam, where her parents were born, and learns that she can call two places home. Presented in English and Vietnamese. Show less

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Anh's Anger

Anh's Anger

by Silver, Gail

Book - 2009

A gentle book based on teachings about mindfulness and Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh. When Anh becomes angry and says hurtful things, his grandfather tells him to go to his room and sit with his anger. A gentle book based on teachings about mindfulness and Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh. When Anh becomes angry and says hurtful things, his grandfather tells him to go to his room and sit with his anger. Show less

A gentle book based on teachings about mindfulness and Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh. When Anh becomes angry and says hurtful things, his grandfather tells him to go to his room and sit with his anger. A gentle book based on teachings about mindfulness and Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh. When Anh becomes angry and says hurtful things, his grandfather tells him to go to his room and sit with his anger. Show less

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Duck for Turkey Day

Duck for Turkey Day

by Jules, Jacqueline

Book - 2009

Everyone does Turkey Day differently in this cute multicultural story. When Tuyet finds out that her Vietnamese family is having duck rather than turkey f...Show more Everyone does Turkey Day differently in this cute multicultural story. When Tuyet finds out that her Vietnamese family is having duck rather than turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, she is upset until she finds out that other children in her class did not eat turkey either. Show less

Everyone does Turkey Day differently in this cute multicultural story. When Tuyet finds out that her Vietnamese family is having duck rather than turkey f...Show more Everyone does Turkey Day differently in this cute multicultural story. When Tuyet finds out that her Vietnamese family is having duck rather than turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, she is upset until she finds out that other children in her class did not eat turkey either. Show less

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Tashi and the Tibetan Flower Cure

Tashi and the Tibetan Flower Cure

by Rose, Naomi C.

Book - 2011

A heartwarming story about a Tibetan American child who helps her grandfather recover from an illness through the use of a traditional cure. A heartwarming story about a Tibetan American child who helps her grandfather recover from an illness through the use of a traditional cure. Show less

A heartwarming story about a Tibetan American child who helps her grandfather recover from an illness through the use of a traditional cure. A heartwarming story about a Tibetan American child who helps her grandfather recover from an illness through the use of a traditional cure. Show less

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Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

by Zia, F.

Book - 2011

A tall tale about the best roti in the world. Aneel and his grandfather, Dada-ji, tell stories, use their imaginations, and make delicious roti, a traditional Indian flatbread. A tall tale about the best roti in the world. Aneel and his grandfather, Dada-ji, tell stories, use their imaginations, and make delicious roti, a traditional Indian flatbread. Show less

A tall tale about the best roti in the world. Aneel and his grandfather, Dada-ji, tell stories, use their imaginations, and make delicious roti, a traditional Indian flatbread. A tall tale about the best roti in the world. Aneel and his grandfather, Dada-ji, tell stories, use their imaginations, and make delicious roti, a traditional Indian flatbread. Show less

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What Should I Make?

What Should I Make?

by Nayar, Nandini

Book - 2009

An imaginative story about play and food. While his mother makes chapatis, Neeraj transforms a piece of dough into different animals. An imaginative story about play and food. While his mother makes chapatis, Neeraj transforms a piece of dough into different animals. Show less

An imaginative story about play and food. While his mother makes chapatis, Neeraj transforms a piece of dough into different animals. An imaginative story about play and food. While his mother makes chapatis, Neeraj transforms a piece of dough into different animals. Show less

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My Cat Copies Me

My Cat Copies Me

by Kwon, Yoon-duck

Book - 2007

A child overcomes her fear by exploring the world with her cat. A child overcomes her fear by exploring the world with her cat. Show less

A child overcomes her fear by exploring the world with her cat. A child overcomes her fear by exploring the world with her cat. Show less

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Something for School

Something for School

by Lee, Hyun Young

Book - 2008

On the first day of kindergarten, Joon's teacher mistakes Joon, who has short hair and is wearing trousers, for a boy. She figures out a way to let everyone know who she is. On the first day of kindergarten, Joon's teacher mistakes Joon, who has short hair and is wearing trousers, for a boy. She figures out a way to let everyone know who she is. Show less

On the first day of kindergarten, Joon's teacher mistakes Joon, who has short hair and is wearing trousers, for a boy. She figures out a way to let everyone know who she is. On the first day of kindergarten, Joon's teacher mistakes Joon, who has short hair and is wearing trousers, for a boy. She figures out a way to let everyone know who she is. Show less

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Cora Cooks Pancit

Cora Cooks Pancit

by Gilmore-Young, Dorina Lazo

Book - 2009

Cora's mother finally lets her help make pancit, a Filipino noodle dish. Includes a recipe for pancit. Cora's mother finally lets her help make pancit, a Filipino noodle dish. Includes a recipe for pancit. Show less

Cora's mother finally lets her help make pancit, a Filipino noodle dish. Includes a recipe for pancit. Cora's mother finally lets her help make pancit, a Filipino noodle dish. Includes a recipe for pancit. Show less

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Apple Pie 4th of July

Apple Pie 4th of July

by Wong, Janet S.

Book - 2002

A child is skeptical that her parents' Chinese food will sell on this very American holiday. A child is skeptical that her parents' Chinese food will sell on this very American holiday. Show less

A child is skeptical that her parents' Chinese food will sell on this very American holiday. A child is skeptical that her parents' Chinese food will sell on this very American holiday. Show less

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Suki's Kimono

Suki's Kimono

by Uegaki, Chieri

Book - 2003

A little girl declares that on the first day of school she will wear the kimono that her grandmother brought her during her visit from Japan, no matter what anyone says. A little girl declares that on the first day of school she will wear the kimono that her grandmother brought her during her visit from Japan, no matter what anyone says. Show less

A little girl declares that on the first day of school she will wear the kimono that her grandmother brought her during her visit from Japan, no matter what anyone says. A little girl declares that on the first day of school she will wear the kimono that her grandmother brought her during her visit from Japan, no matter what anyone says. Show less

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Dumpling Soup

Dumpling Soup

by Rattigan, Jama Kim

Book - 1993

A young Hawaiian girl and her multicultural family makes dumplings for the family's New Year's celebration. A young Hawaiian girl and her multicultural family makes dumplings for the family's New Year's celebration. Show less

A young Hawaiian girl and her multicultural family makes dumplings for the family's New Year's celebration. A young Hawaiian girl and her multicultural family makes dumplings for the family's New Year's celebration. Show less

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The Squiggle

The Squiggle

by Schaefer, Carole Lexa

Book - 1996

On a class walk, an imaginative preschooler turns a piece of red string into a playful celebration of traditional Chinese sounds and images. On a class walk, an imaginative preschooler turns a piece of red string into a playful celebration of traditional Chinese sounds and images. Show less

On a class walk, an imaginative preschooler turns a piece of red string into a playful celebration of traditional Chinese sounds and images. On a class walk, an imaginative preschooler turns a piece of red string into a playful celebration of traditional Chinese sounds and images. Show less

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My Name Is Yoon

My Name Is Yoon

by Recorvits, Helen

Book - 2003

Yoon hates her American name and longs to return to her home in Korea. (also available in Spanish) Yoon hates her American name and longs to return to her home in Korea. (also available in Spanish) Show less

Yoon hates her American name and longs to return to her home in Korea. (also available in Spanish) Yoon hates her American name and longs to return to her home in Korea. (also available in Spanish) Show less

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My Mother's Sari

My Mother's Sari

by Rao, Sandhya

Book - 2006

A young girl’s exploration of a sari’s many uses is seen in this delightful offering originally published in India. A young girl’s exploration of a sari’s many uses is seen in this delightful offering originally published in India. Show less

A young girl’s exploration of a sari’s many uses is seen in this delightful offering originally published in India. A young girl’s exploration of a sari’s many uses is seen in this delightful offering originally published in India. Show less

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Bee-bim Bop!

Bee-bim Bop!

by Park, Linda Sue

Book - 2005

A young child helps her mother prepare a favorite Korean dish for the family’s dinner. A young child helps her mother prepare a favorite Korean dish for the family’s dinner. Show less

A young child helps her mother prepare a favorite Korean dish for the family’s dinner. A young child helps her mother prepare a favorite Korean dish for the family’s dinner. Show less

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Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding

Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding

by Look, Lenore

Book - 2006

Jenny, unhappy about losing her favorite uncle to his new bride, describes the traditional wedding rituals and eventually accepts Aunt Stella. Jenny, unhappy about losing her favorite uncle to his new bride, describes the traditional wedding rituals and eventually accepts Aunt Stella. Show less

Jenny, unhappy about losing her favorite uncle to his new bride, describes the traditional wedding rituals and eventually accepts Aunt Stella. Jenny, unhappy about losing her favorite uncle to his new bride, describes the traditional wedding rituals and eventually accepts Aunt Stella. Show less

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A Place Where Sunflowers Grow

A Place Where Sunflowers Grow

Sabaku Ni Saita Himawari

by Lee-Tai, Amy

Book - 2006

Heartfelt story about a young girl who grows sunflowers to brighten the barren desert landscape of her Japanese internment camp during World War II. Bilingual English-Japanese. Heartfelt story about a young girl who grows sunflowers to brighten the barren desert landscape of her Japanese internment camp during World War II. Bilingual English-Japanese. Show less

Heartfelt story about a young girl who grows sunflowers to brighten the barren desert landscape of her Japanese internment camp during World War II. Bilingual English-Japanese. Heartfelt story about a young girl who grows sunflowers to brighten the barren desert landscape of her Japanese internment camp during World War II. Bilingual English-Japanese. Show less

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Willie Wins

Willie Wins

by Gilles, Almira Astudillo

Book - 2001

Willie is embarrassed by the alkansiya, a Philippine coconut-shell bank, given to him by his father for a school money-saving project. Willie is embarrassed by the alkansiya, a Philippine coconut-shell bank, given to him by his father for a school money-saving project. Show less

Willie is embarrassed by the alkansiya, a Philippine coconut-shell bank, given to him by his father for a school money-saving project. Willie is embarrassed by the alkansiya, a Philippine coconut-shell bank, given to him by his father for a school money-saving project. Show less

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Nadia's Hands

Nadia's Hands

by English, Karen

Book - 1999

Henna is used to decorate the hands of a Pakistani American girl for her aunt’s traditional wedding. How will her classmates react when she returns to school? Henna is used to decorate the hands of a Pakistani American girl for her aunt’s traditional wedding. How will her classmates react when she returns to school? Show less

Henna is used to decorate the hands of a Pakistani American girl for her aunt’s traditional wedding. How will her classmates react when she returns to school? Henna is used to decorate the hands of a Pakistani American girl for her aunt’s traditional wedding. How will her classmates react when she returns to school? Show less

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Hiromi's Hands

Hiromi's Hands

by Barasch, Lynne

Book - 2007

A young woman bucks the all-male tradition to become a sushi chef at her family’s restaurant in New York. Based on a true story. A young woman bucks the all-male tradition to become a sushi chef at her family’s restaurant in New York. Based on a true story. Show less

A young woman bucks the all-male tradition to become a sushi chef at her family’s restaurant in New York. Based on a true story. A young woman bucks the all-male tradition to become a sushi chef at her family’s restaurant in New York. Based on a true story. Show less

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