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AANHPI 2022: Children's Books Celebrating

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SFPL highlights these children's books that celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage.

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1-25 of 31 items

Dawn Raid

Dawn Raid

by Smith, Pauline Vaeluaga

Book - 2021

Through her spirited and heartfelt diary entries, we join Sofia as she navigates life in the 1970s and is inspired by the courageous and tireless work of ...Show more Through her spirited and heartfelt diary entries, we join Sofia as she navigates life in the 1970s and is inspired by the courageous and tireless work of the Polynesian Panthers as they encourage immigrant families across New Zealand to stand up for their rights. Show less

Through her spirited and heartfelt diary entries, we join Sofia as she navigates life in the 1970s and is inspired by the courageous and tireless work of ...Show more Through her spirited and heartfelt diary entries, we join Sofia as she navigates life in the 1970s and is inspired by the courageous and tireless work of the Polynesian Panthers as they encourage immigrant families across New Zealand to stand up for their rights. Show less

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Ho'onani

Ho'onani

Hula Warrior

by Gale, Heather

Book - 2019

Acclaimed illustrator and animator Kenard Pak's light-filled, dramatic illustrations pair exquisitely with Ilima Loomis' text to celebrate Hawaiian land a...Show more Acclaimed illustrator and animator Kenard Pak's light-filled, dramatic illustrations pair exquisitely with Ilima Loomis' text to celebrate Hawaiian land and culture. The backmatter includes a glossary of Hawaiian terms used, as well as an author's note. Show less

Acclaimed illustrator and animator Kenard Pak's light-filled, dramatic illustrations pair exquisitely with Ilima Loomis' text to celebrate Hawaiian land a...Show more Acclaimed illustrator and animator Kenard Pak's light-filled, dramatic illustrations pair exquisitely with Ilima Loomis' text to celebrate Hawaiian land and culture. The backmatter includes a glossary of Hawaiian terms used, as well as an author's note. Show less

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Sunday Funday in Koreatown

Sunday Funday in Koreatown

by Kim, Aram

Book - 2021

Yoomi the cat has all kinds of adventures in Koreatown. Her funday doesn't quite go as expected but Grandma saves the day! Yoomi the cat has all kinds of adventures in Koreatown. Her funday doesn't quite go as expected but Grandma saves the day! Show less

Yoomi the cat has all kinds of adventures in Koreatown. Her funday doesn't quite go as expected but Grandma saves the day! Yoomi the cat has all kinds of adventures in Koreatown. Her funday doesn't quite go as expected but Grandma saves the day! Show less

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Watercress

Watercress

by Wang, Andrea

Book - 2021

A beautifully illustrated story of a girl's experience as a child of Chinese immigrants in Ohio. A beautifully illustrated story of a girl's experience as a child of Chinese immigrants in Ohio. Show less

A beautifully illustrated story of a girl's experience as a child of Chinese immigrants in Ohio. A beautifully illustrated story of a girl's experience as a child of Chinese immigrants in Ohio. Show less

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The Ocean Calls

The Ocean Calls

A Haenyeo Mermaid Story

by Cho, Tina

Book - 2020

Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo, a South Korean deep-sea diver, just like her grandmother so Grandma teaches her how to be a "treasure-hunting mermaid." Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo, a South Korean deep-sea diver, just like her grandmother so Grandma teaches her how to be a "treasure-hunting mermaid." Show less

Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo, a South Korean deep-sea diver, just like her grandmother so Grandma teaches her how to be a "treasure-hunting mermaid." Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo, a South Korean deep-sea diver, just like her grandmother so Grandma teaches her how to be a "treasure-hunting mermaid." Show less

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Hot Pot Night

Hot Pot Night

by Chen, Vincent

Book - 2020

A Taiwanese American child brings his diverse neighbors together to make a tasty communal meal -- hot pot! A Taiwanese American child brings his diverse neighbors together to make a tasty communal meal -- hot pot! Show less

A Taiwanese American child brings his diverse neighbors together to make a tasty communal meal -- hot pot! A Taiwanese American child brings his diverse neighbors together to make a tasty communal meal -- hot pot! Show less

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Hair Twins

Hair Twins

by Mirchandani, Raakhee

Book - 2021

A Sikh father and daughter celebrate their hair and how they take care of it. A Sikh father and daughter celebrate their hair and how they take care of it. Show less

A Sikh father and daughter celebrate their hair and how they take care of it. A Sikh father and daughter celebrate their hair and how they take care of it. Show less

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The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round

The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round

by Shang, Wendy Wan Long

Book - 2021

A Chinese family enjoys a visit to their grandparents' house and a delicious meal describing all the food to the familiar tune of Wheels on the Bus. A Chinese family enjoys a visit to their grandparents' house and a delicious meal describing all the food to the familiar tune of Wheels on the Bus. Show less

A Chinese family enjoys a visit to their grandparents' house and a delicious meal describing all the food to the familiar tune of Wheels on the Bus. A Chinese family enjoys a visit to their grandparents' house and a delicious meal describing all the food to the familiar tune of Wheels on the Bus. Show less

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I Am Golden

I Am Golden

by Chen, Eva

Book - 2022

A lyrical, uplifting picture book celebrating the immigrant experience and a declaration of Chinese American joy. A lyrical, uplifting picture book celebrating the immigrant experience and a declaration of Chinese American joy. Show less

A lyrical, uplifting picture book celebrating the immigrant experience and a declaration of Chinese American joy. A lyrical, uplifting picture book celebrating the immigrant experience and a declaration of Chinese American joy. Show less

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Wishes

Wishes

by Van, Muon

Book - 2021

A stunningly beautiful picture book that tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world. A stunningly beautiful picture book that tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world. Show less

A stunningly beautiful picture book that tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world. A stunningly beautiful picture book that tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world. Show less

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Danny Chung Sums It up

Danny Chung Sums It up

by Chan, Maisie

Book - 2021

Eleven-year-old Danny's life is turned upside down when his Chinese grandmother comes to live with his family in England. Things get worse when Danny finds out he'll have to share his room with her, and she took the top bunk! Eleven-year-old Danny's life is turned upside down when his Chinese grandmother comes to live with his family in England. Things get worse when Danny finds out he'll have to share his room with her, and she took the top bunk! Show less

Eleven-year-old Danny's life is turned upside down when his Chinese grandmother comes to live with his family in England. Things get worse when Danny finds out he'll have to share his room with her, and she took the top bunk! Eleven-year-old Danny's life is turned upside down when his Chinese grandmother comes to live with his family in England. Things get worse when Danny finds out he'll have to share his room with her, and she took the top bunk! Show less

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Power Forward

Power Forward

by Khan, Hena

Book - 2018

Fourth grader Zayd Saleem has some serious hoop dreams. He s not just going to be a professional basketball player. He s going to be a star. A legend. The...Show more Fourth grader Zayd Saleem has some serious hoop dreams. He s not just going to be a professional basketball player. He s going to be a star. A legend. The first Pakistani-American kid to make it to the NBA. There are only a few small things in his way. Show less

Fourth grader Zayd Saleem has some serious hoop dreams. He s not just going to be a professional basketball player. He s going to be a star. A legend. The...Show more Fourth grader Zayd Saleem has some serious hoop dreams. He s not just going to be a professional basketball player. He s going to be a star. A legend. The first Pakistani-American kid to make it to the NBA. There are only a few small things in his way. Show less

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Peter Lee's Notes From the Field

Peter Lee's Notes From the Field

by Ahn, Angela

Book - 2021

Eleven year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. But his summer falls apart when his real-life dinosaur expedition turns out to be a bust, and he watches his dreams go up in a cloud of asthma-inducing dust. Eleven year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. But his summer falls apart when his real-life dinosaur expedition turns out to be a bust, and he watches his dreams go up in a cloud of asthma-inducing dust. Show less

Eleven year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. But his summer falls apart when his real-life dinosaur expedition turns out to be a bust, and he watches his dreams go up in a cloud of asthma-inducing dust. Eleven year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. But his summer falls apart when his real-life dinosaur expedition turns out to be a bust, and he watches his dreams go up in a cloud of asthma-inducing dust. Show less

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More to the Story

More to the Story

by Khan, Hena

Book - 2019

From the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice comes a new story inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic, Little Women, featuring four sisters from a modern American Muslim family living in Georgia. From the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice comes a new story inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic, Little Women, featuring four sisters from a modern American Muslim family living in Georgia. Show less

From the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice comes a new story inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic, Little Women, featuring four sisters from a modern American Muslim family living in Georgia. From the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice comes a new story inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic, Little Women, featuring four sisters from a modern American Muslim family living in Georgia. Show less

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Red, White, and Whole

Red, White, and Whole

by LaRocca, Rajani

Book - 2021

Indian American middle schooler Reha navigates growth and loss in this 1980s coming-of-age novel in verse. Indian American middle schooler Reha navigates growth and loss in this 1980s coming-of-age novel in verse. Show less

Indian American middle schooler Reha navigates growth and loss in this 1980s coming-of-age novel in verse. Indian American middle schooler Reha navigates growth and loss in this 1980s coming-of-age novel in verse. Show less

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'Ohana Means Family

'Ohana Means Family

by Loomis, Ilima

Book - 2020

Join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The House That Jack Built. Join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The House That Jack Built. Show less

Join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The House That Jack Built. Join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The House That Jack Built. Show less

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Colors of Aloha

Colors of Aloha

by Kau-Arteaga, Kanoa

Book - 2019

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Green Lantern. Legacy

Green Lantern. Legacy

by Lê, Minh

Book - 2020

In this graphic novel, Tai inherits his grandmother's jade ring, he soon finds out it's more than it appears. Suddenly he's being inducted into a group of space cops known as the Green Lanterns. In this graphic novel, Tai inherits his grandmother's jade ring, he soon finds out it's more than it appears. Suddenly he's being inducted into a group of space cops known as the Green Lanterns. Show less

In this graphic novel, Tai inherits his grandmother's jade ring, he soon finds out it's more than it appears. Suddenly he's being inducted into a group of space cops known as the Green Lanterns. In this graphic novel, Tai inherits his grandmother's jade ring, he soon finds out it's more than it appears. Suddenly he's being inducted into a group of space cops known as the Green Lanterns. Show less

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Snow Angel, Sand Angel

Snow Angel, Sand Angel

by Yamanaka, Lois-Ann

Book - 2021

A celebration of home, family, and finding beauty in your heritage, beautifully illustrated by the artist behind Anti-Racist Baby . A celebration of home, family, and finding beauty in your heritage, beautifully illustrated by the artist behind Anti-Racist Baby . Show less

A celebration of home, family, and finding beauty in your heritage, beautifully illustrated by the artist behind Anti-Racist Baby . A celebration of home, family, and finding beauty in your heritage, beautifully illustrated by the artist behind Anti-Racist Baby . Show less

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Awesome Asian Americans

Awesome Asian Americans

20 Stars Who Made America Amazing

by Amara, Philip

Book - 2020

Check out these profiles of 20 historical and contemporary Asian Americans like Disney artist Tyrus Wong, martial arts legend Bruce Lee, basketball player Jeremy Lin, wrestler and actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and model Chrissy Teigen. Check out these profiles of 20 historical and contemporary Asian Americans like Disney artist Tyrus Wong, martial arts legend Bruce Lee, basketball player Jeremy Lin, wrestler and actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and model Chrissy Teigen. Show less

Check out these profiles of 20 historical and contemporary Asian Americans like Disney artist Tyrus Wong, martial arts legend Bruce Lee, basketball player Jeremy Lin, wrestler and actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and model Chrissy Teigen. Check out these profiles of 20 historical and contemporary Asian Americans like Disney artist Tyrus Wong, martial arts legend Bruce Lee, basketball player Jeremy Lin, wrestler and actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and model Chrissy Teigen. Show less

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The Night Marchers, and Other Oceanian Stories

The Night Marchers, and Other Oceanian Stories

Book - 2021

The fourth volume of the “Cautionary Fables and Fairytales” graphic novel series is a thrilling, funny, and totally new take on stories spanning the entir...Show more The fourth volume of the “Cautionary Fables and Fairytales” graphic novel series is a thrilling, funny, and totally new take on stories spanning the entirety of the region, with loads of lesser-known myths and legends from the Philippines, New Zealand, Hawaii, and beyond. Show less

The fourth volume of the “Cautionary Fables and Fairytales” graphic novel series is a thrilling, funny, and totally new take on stories spanning the entir...Show more The fourth volume of the “Cautionary Fables and Fairytales” graphic novel series is a thrilling, funny, and totally new take on stories spanning the entirety of the region, with loads of lesser-known myths and legends from the Philippines, New Zealand, Hawaii, and beyond. Show less

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Sakamoto's Swim Club

Sakamoto's Swim Club

How A Teacher Led An Unlikely Team to Victory

by Abery, Julie

Book - 2021

This picture book tells the inspirational and little-known story of a dedicated teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers all the way to the Olympics. This picture book tells the inspirational and little-known story of a dedicated teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers all the way to the Olympics. Show less

This picture book tells the inspirational and little-known story of a dedicated teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers all the way to the Olympics. This picture book tells the inspirational and little-known story of a dedicated teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers all the way to the Olympics. Show less

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Measuring up

Measuring up

by LaMotte, Lily

Book - 2020

In this graphic novel, twelve-year-old Cici moves to Seattle from Taiwan and enters a cooking competition to win the chance to see her grandmother again, but she only knows how to cook Taiwanese food! In this graphic novel, twelve-year-old Cici moves to Seattle from Taiwan and enters a cooking competition to win the chance to see her grandmother again, but she only knows how to cook Taiwanese food! Show less

In this graphic novel, twelve-year-old Cici moves to Seattle from Taiwan and enters a cooking competition to win the chance to see her grandmother again, but she only knows how to cook Taiwanese food! In this graphic novel, twelve-year-old Cici moves to Seattle from Taiwan and enters a cooking competition to win the chance to see her grandmother again, but she only knows how to cook Taiwanese food! Show less

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A Life Made by Hand

A Life Made by Hand

The Story of Ruth Asawa

by D'Aquino, Andrea

Book - 2019

Ruth Asawa was an influential and award-winning sculptor, a beloved figure in the Bay Area art world, and a devoted activist who advocated tirelessly for arts education. Ruth Asawa was an influential and award-winning sculptor, a beloved figure in the Bay Area art world, and a devoted activist who advocated tirelessly for arts education. Show less

Ruth Asawa was an influential and award-winning sculptor, a beloved figure in the Bay Area art world, and a devoted activist who advocated tirelessly for arts education. Ruth Asawa was an influential and award-winning sculptor, a beloved figure in the Bay Area art world, and a devoted activist who advocated tirelessly for arts education. Show less

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Barakah Beats

Barakah Beats

by Siddiqui, Maleeha

Book - 2021

Twelve-year-old Nimra Sharif has spent her whole life in Islamic school, but now it's time to go to "real school." Unfortunately, middle school ...Show more Twelve-year-old Nimra Sharif has spent her whole life in Islamic school, but now it's time to go to "real school." Unfortunately, middle school is hard. Desperate to fit in, Nimra accepts an unlikely invitation to join the school's popular 8th grade boy band, Barakah Beats. Show less

Twelve-year-old Nimra Sharif has spent her whole life in Islamic school, but now it's time to go to "real school." Unfortunately, middle school ...Show more Twelve-year-old Nimra Sharif has spent her whole life in Islamic school, but now it's time to go to "real school." Unfortunately, middle school is hard. Desperate to fit in, Nimra accepts an unlikely invitation to join the school's popular 8th grade boy band, Barakah Beats. Show less

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