Asian Pacific American Heritage Month for Kids (2018)

Drum Dream Girl

How One Girl's Courage Changed Music

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2015

A Cuban Chinese girl dares to play drums in public. A Cuban Chinese girl dares to play drums in public. Show less

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In A Village by the Sea

by Van, Muon

Book - 2015

In this lovely, lyrical story set in Vietnam, a fisherman dreams of his home high above the waves and the family waiting for him inside. In this lovely, lyrical story set in Vietnam, a fisherman dreams of his home high above the waves and the family waiting for him inside. Show less

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Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

by Zia, F.

Book - 2011

Fluffy-puffy roti and apples for Dadi-ma's pie? Yes, please! Enjoy a delicious afternoon with Aneel and his grandfather as they fire up the tavva pan and tell stories. Fluffy-puffy roti and apples for Dadi-ma's pie? Yes, please! Enjoy a delicious afternoon with Aneel and his grandfather as they fire up the tavva pan and tell stories. Show less

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The Name Jar

by Choi, Yangsook

Book - 2003

Gives children an opportunity to understand a young immigrant's experience. Gives children an opportunity to understand a young immigrant's experience. Show less

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A Different Pond

by Phi, Bao

Book - 2017

A father/son fishing expedition in Minnesota leads to recollections of the father's time spent fishing with his brother in a different pond, long ago in Vietnam. A father/son fishing expedition in Minnesota leads to recollections of the father's time spent fishing with his brother in a different pond, long ago in Vietnam. Show less

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Brush of the Gods

by Look, Lenore

Book - 2013

In this gorgeous biography picture book, a young Wu Daozi attempts to learn calligraphy. His brush goes wild and paints pictures of fantastic scenes that begin to come to life! In this gorgeous biography picture book, a young Wu Daozi attempts to learn calligraphy. His brush goes wild and paints pictures of fantastic scenes that begin to come to life! Show less

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Grandfather's Journey

Downloadable Video - 2008

Author’s grandfather comes to America. Author’s grandfather comes to America. Show less

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All About the Philippines

Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids

by Jimenez, Gidget

Book - 2015

Let Mary, Jaime and Ari be your tour guides to their home country! Through games, stories, songs and more, you'll learn about many different people and cultures that make the Pilippines wonderfully unique. Let Mary, Jaime and Ari be your tour guides to their home country! Through games, stories, songs and more, you'll learn about many different people and cultures that make the Pilippines wonderfully unique. Show less

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Astronaut Kalpana Chawla

Reaching for the Stars

by Louie, Ai-Ling

Book - 2014

Kalpana Chawla, was the first Indian-born woman in space. Kalpana Chawla, was the first Indian-born woman in space. Show less

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Surfer of the Century

The Life of Duke Kahanamoku

by Crowe, Ellie

Book - 2007

Duke Kahanamoku, Hawaiian swimmer and five-time Olympic champion, is also famous for spreading the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing around the globe in the early 1900s. Duke Kahanamoku, Hawaiian swimmer and five-time Olympic champion, is also famous for spreading the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing around the globe in the early 1900s. Show less

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Fred Korematsu Speaks up

by Atkins, Laura

Book - 2017

Biography of Fred Korematsu, a young man who fought the discrimination and internment of Japanese-Americans in the 1940s and beyond. Biography of Fred Korematsu, a young man who fought the discrimination and internment of Japanese-Americans in the 1940s and beyond. Show less

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Inside Out & Back Again

by Lai, Thanhha

Book - 2011

Vietnam and America during the war in verse form, beautifully written. Vietnam and America during the war in verse form, beautifully written. Show less

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Amina's Voice

by Khan, Hena

Book - 2017

Follow Milwaukee best friends Amina (Pakistani American) and Soojin (Korean American) as they navigate school and friendship while balancing loyalties to family, community and faith. Follow Milwaukee best friends Amina (Pakistani American) and Soojin (Korean American) as they navigate school and friendship while balancing loyalties to family, community and faith. Show less

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Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix

by Martin, Jacqueline Briggs

Book - 2017

"This is one of the most exciting picture book biographies of the year. Come for the ramen endpapers. Stay for the killer story and art.” (Fuse #8 Production blog, School Library Journal) "This is one of the most exciting picture book biographies of the year. Come for the ramen endpapers. Stay for the killer story and art.” (Fuse #8 Production blog, School Library Journal) Show less

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American Born Chinese

by Yang, Gene Luen

Book - 2009

Appointed National Ambassador for Young People's Literature in 2016 by the Library of Congress, Every Child a Reader, and the Children's Book Council, Gen...Show more Appointed National Ambassador for Young People's Literature in 2016 by the Library of Congress, Every Child a Reader, and the Children's Book Council, Gene Luen Yang has created "a well-crafted work that aptly explores issues of self-image, cultural identity, transformation, and self-acceptance." (Phillip Charles Crawford, SLJ reviewer) Show less

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The Serpent's Secret

by DasGupta, Sayantani

Book - 2018

Kiranmala is just a normal 6th grader living in New Jersey until her 12th birthday, when all of the fantastic stories her parents used to tell her come to life! Rick Riordan meets Bengali folklore in this riveting tale. Kiranmala is just a normal 6th grader living in New Jersey until her 12th birthday, when all of the fantastic stories her parents used to tell her come to life! Rick Riordan meets Bengali folklore in this riveting tale. Show less

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