American as Paneer Pie
American as Paneer Pie By Supriya Kelkar Published by Aladdin ISBN-13: 9781534439382 Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…paints a convincing portrait of a girl straddling two cultures.” —Publishers Weekly Description As the only Indian American kid in her small town, Lekha Divekar feels like she has two versions of herself: Home Lekha, who loves watching Bollywood movies and eating Indian food, and School Lekha, who pins her hair over her bindi birthmark and avoids confrontation at all costs, especially when someone teases her for being...
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More Than Just a Pretty Face By Syed M. Masood Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9780316492355 Age Range: 14+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…a much-needed historical and contemporary perspective of Western culture through a South Asian lens.” —School Library Journal Description Danyal Jilani doesn’t lack confidence. He may not be the smartest guy in the room, but he’s funny, gorgeous, and going to make a great chef one day. His father doesn’t approve of his career choice, but that hardly matters. What...
Read MoreOur Wayward Fate
Our Wayward Fate By Gloria Chao Published by Simon Pulse ISBN-13: 9781534427617 Age Range: 12+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “When the new student in town happens be Taiwanese just like her, Ali Chu’s world is turned upside down—and not in the ways she might have imagined.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Seventeen-year-old Ali Chu knows that as the only Asian person at her school in middle-of-nowhere Indiana, she must be bland as white toast to survive. This means swapping her congee lunch for PB&Js, ignoring the clueless racism from her...
Read MoreNana Akua Goes to School
Nana Akua Goes to School By Tricia Elam Walker Illustrated by April Harrison Published by Random House Children’s Books ISBN-13: 9780525581130 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound| B&N | Worldcat “This lovely story explores the perennial fear of being different, while showcasing the great love between a grandparent and grandchild.” —School Library Journal Description It is Grandparents Day at Zura’s elementary school, and the students are excited to introduce their grandparents and share what makes them special. Aleja’s grandfather is a...
Read MoreAll Around Us
All Around Us By Xelena Gonzalez Illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia Published by Cinco Puntos Press ISBN-13: 9781941026762 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “An intergenerational tale for all picture-book collections.” —Booklist Description Grandpa and his granddaughter meditate on gardens and seeds, and on circles seen and unseen, as they share and create family traditions in this stunning exploration of the cycles of life and nature. All Around Us received a Pura Belpre Honor Award for Illustration in 2018. Now available in Spanish for the...
Read MoreA Very Large Expanse of Sea
A Very Large Expanse of Sea By Tahereh Mafi Published by HarperCollins Publishers ISBN-13: 9780062866578 Age Range: 13+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A moving coming-of-age narrative about the viciousness of Islamophobia and the unwavering power of love in post-9/11 America.” —Kirkus Reviews Description It’s 2002, a year after 9/11. It’s an extremely turbulent time politically, but especially so for someone like Shirin, a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl who’s tired of being stereotyped. Shirin is never surprised by how horrible people can be. She’s tired...
Read MoreYes No Maybe So
Yes No Maybe So By Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed Published by HarperCollins Publishers ISBN-13: 9780062983794 Age Range: 14+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “After narrowly surviving an airstrike, Ghalib suddenly finds himself being forced to join the Kurdish Protection Units or else risk his life fleeing to Europe.” —Kirkus Reviews Description YES Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state senate candidate—as long as he’s behind the scenes. When it comes to speaking to strangers (or, let’s face it, speaking at all to almost anyone)...
Read MoreSalma the Syrian Chef
Salma the Syrian Chef By Danny Ramadan Illustrated by Anna Bron Published by Annick Press, Limited ISBN-13: 9781773213750 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…Syrian-Canadian activist Ramadan writes with poetic immediacy about displacement, home, and family.” —Publishers Weekly Description All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn’t know the recipe, or what to call the...
Read MoreWhat If a Fish
What If a Fish By Anika Fajardo Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9781534449831 Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Figuring out how to be a true colombiano might be more difficult than he thought. Description Half-Colombian Eddie Aguado has never really felt Colombian. Especially after Papa died. And since Mama keeps her memories of Papa locked up where Eddie can’t get to them, he only has Papa’s third-place fishing tournament medal to remember him by. He’ll have to figure out how to be more Colombian on his own. As if by...
Read MoreThe Cambodian Dancer
The Cambodian Dancer By Daryn Reicherter Illustrated by Christy Hale Published by Tuttle Publishing ISBN-13: 9780804850360 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…a simplistic telling of the true story of Sophany Bay, a Cambodian dancer and refugee.” —School Library Journal Description The Cambodian Dancer, a Cambodian book for children, is the true story of a Cambodian refugee — a dancer and teacher — who built a life in the US after fleeing the Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge. She then became a counselor to other Cambodian refugees and...
Read MoreThe Henna Wars
The Henna Wars By Adiba Jaigirdar Published by Page Street Publishing ISBN: 9781624149689 Age Range: 14+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Debut author Jaigirdar seamlessly weaves issues of racism and homophobia into a fast-moving plot peopled with richly drawn characters.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Nishat doesn’t want to lose her family, but she also doesn’t want to hide who she is, and it only gets harder once a childhood friend walks back into her life. Flávia is beautiful and charismatic, and Nishat falls for her instantly. But when a school...
Read MoreDuck for Turkey Day
Duck for Turkey Day By Jacqueline Jules Illustrated by Kathryn Mitter Published by Whitman, Albert & Company ISBN-13: 9780807593929 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Kids from families with different traditions will enjoy this warm story about “the right way” to celebrate an American holiday. Description It’s almost Thanksgiving, and Tuyet is excited about the holiday and the vacation from school. There’s just one problem: her Vietnamese American family is having duck for Thanksgiving dinner – not turkey! Nobody has duck...
Read MoreThe Land I Lost: Adventures of a Boy in Vietnam
The Land I Lost: Adventures of a Boy in Vietnam By Quang Nhuong Huynh Illustrated by Vo-Dinh Mai Published by HarperCollins Publishers ISBN-13: 9780064401838 Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Perfect for classrooms, as well as fans of Linda Sue Park and Thanhha Lai, these fifteen tales will transport readers into a world of lush beauty and terrible danger—and a way of life that is gone forever. Description Huynh Quang Nhuong grew up in the highlands of Vietnam, next to the jungle teeming with wildlife. Encounters with tigers, wild hogs, and deadly snakes...
Read MoreWater Buffalo Days
Water Buffalo Days By Quang Nhuong Huynh Illustrated by Jean & Mou-Sien Tseng Published by HarperCollins Publishers ISBN-13: 9780064462112 Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound| B&N | Worldcat Nhuong gives readers a glimpse of himself when he was their age… Description As a young boy growing up in the hills of central Vietnam, Nhuong’s companion was Tank, the family water buffalo. When bullies harassed Nhuong, Tank sent them packing. When a wild tiger threatened the entire village, Tank defeated it. He led the herd and adopted a lonely puppy. Tank was Nhuong’s best...
Read MoreBecoming Kid Quixote
Becoming Kid Quixote By Sarah Sierra and Steven Haff Published by HarperCollins Publishers ISBN-13: 9780062943262 Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Through this empathetic and inspiring account of the imagination, triumphs, and worries of a child of immigrants, readers will be constantly reminded of the importance of stories to the triumph over and processing of difficult experiences.” —Kirkus Reviews Description When a shy girl named Sarah Sierra first joins an after-school program in her neighborhood, she never expects to travel back in time...
Read MoreThe Moon Within
The Moon Within By Aida Salazar Published by Scholastic, Inc. ISBN-13: 9781338283372 Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “This novel contains rich descriptions of Mexica rituals and provides a unique perspective on gender fluidity and the bonds of unbreakable friendship.” —School Library Journal Description The dazzling story of a girl navigating friendship, family, and growing up, an Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret? for the modern day, from debut author Aida Salazar. Reviews & Accolades “Writing in clear, lyrical...
Read MoreYasmin: Early Reader Series
Yasmin: Early Reader Series By Saadia Faruqi Illustrated by Hatem Aly Published by Capstone Age Range: 5+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound| B&N | Worldcat Explore the full Pakistani American Own Voices series! Description Meet Yasmin! Yasmin is a spirited second-grader who’s always on the lookout for those “aha” moments to help her solve life’s little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, assuming her imagination doesn’t get too big, of course! A creative thinker and curious explorer,...
Read MoreIsla
Isla By Arthur Dorros Illustrated by Elisa Kleven Published by Penguin Young Readers Group ISBN-13: 9780140565058 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound| B&N | Worldcat An enchanting journey through the imagination that is delightful for sharing again and again. —School Library Journal Description Rosalba is going on an imaginary journey to the Caribbean island where her grandmother grew up. Through her abuela’s eyes and stories, Rosalba visits with relatives who still live on la isla and sees the beautiful terrain of the island—from the lush, tropical rain forest to the...
Read MoreDumpling Days
Dumpling Days By Grace Lin Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9780316531337 Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat The beloved heroine of The Year of the Dog and The Year of the Rat has returned in a brand new story. Description Pacy is back! The beloved heroine of The Year of the Dog and The Year of the Rat has returned in a brand new story. This summer, Pacy’s family is going to Taiwan for an entire month to visit family and prepare for their grandmother’s 60th birthday celebration. Pacy’s parents have signed her up...
Read MoreThe Year of the Rat
The Year of the Rat By Grace Lin Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9780316531344 Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Based on the author’s childhood adventures, Year of the Rat, features the whimsical black and white illustrations and the hilarious and touching anecdotes that helped Year of the Dog earn rave reviews and satisfied readers. Description In this sequel to Year of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true...
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