People & Places - United States - Asian American & Pacific Islander
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Fighting to Belong! (Vol. 3): Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History from the 1970s to Today
$18.95 Read more“Historic contributions and stories of resilience are shared in this dynamic graphic novel. An informative and engaging read!”
–Maia and Alex Shibutani, two-time Olympic medalists and authors of Amazi- Series: History of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders #3
- Author: Chu, Amy
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: June 02 2026
- ISBN10: 9798890130433
- Language: English
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Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism
$19.99 Read moreActivism is more than just screaming with signs–it’s also about discovering who we are, building spaces, and documenting our community.
Vibrant and witty, Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Ac
- Author: Wong, Kristina
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 236
- Publish Date: April 14 2026
- ISBN10: 1506496415
- Language: English
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Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp (a Picture Book)
$19.99 Read moreA powerful, emotional, and ultimately uplifting picture book about the real-life experience of a Japanese American boy incarcerated with his family during World War II.
Cowritten by Minoru (Min) Tonai,
- Author: Tonai, Minoru
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: April 07 2026
- ISBN10: 1419772899
- Language: English
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Who Is Vera Wang?
$6.99 Read moreLearn about how beloved designer Vera Wang first got her start in the world of fashion! Explore her amazing career creating beautiful wedding gowns and dressing Hollywood stars for the red carpet in t… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Jun Kirklin, Vivian
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: April 07 2026
- ISBN10: 0593891449
- Language: English
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Chopsticks Are
$19.99 Read moreChopsticks are our sous-chefs in the kitchen. They are shape, texture, and art. They are also remembering, celebration, and good luck. Learn about the countless things these amazing utensils can be in… [more below]
- Author: Ward, Chloe Ito
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 44
- Publish Date: March 31 2026
- ISBN10: 179722736X
- Language: English
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A Very Asian Guide to Taiwanese Food
$19.95 Add to cart“This introduction to traditional Taiwanese cuisine brings together lots of information in a bright, cheerful package.” – BOOKLIST
Learn about the origins of the famous and chewy drink called boba or- Series: A Very Asian Guide
- Author: Jeng, Nancy
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 42
- Publish Date: September 16 2025
- ISBN10: 1962351238
- Language: English
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Fortune Cookies for Everyone! (Smithsonian): The Surprising Story of the Tasty Treat We Love to Eat
$19.99 Add to cartA Junior Library Guild Gold Selection
An investigative picture book which cracks the cookie open to discover what is known about the origins of everyone’s favorite crunchy after-dinner treat – a colla… [more below]- Author: Wenjen, Mia
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: October 21 2025
- ISBN10: 1636551599
- Language: English
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A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food
$19.97 Add to cartFrom Japanese home-cooking expert @mrsdonabe, learn about the origins of the beloved curry rice or how slurping your ramen is encouraged- each page of A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food is an explora
- Series: A Very Asian Guide
- Author: Moore, Naoko Takei
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 42
- Publish Date: November 01 2024
- ISBN10: 1962351025
- Language: English
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Continental Drifter
$14.99 Add to cartWinner of the American Library Association’s Asian/Pacific American Award for Children’s Literature
With a Thai mother and an American father, Kathy lives in two different worlds. She spends most of- Author: MacLeod, Kathy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: April 02 2024
- ISBN10: 1250813743
- Language: English
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If Lin Can: How Jeremy Lin Inspired Asian Americans to Shoot for the Stars
$18.99 Read moreThis biography of basketball superstar Jeremy Lin is an anthem of Asian American pride that speaks to any child who feels underestimated or misunderstood. If Lin can, you can!
Have you ever been told- Author: Ho, Richard
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: April 16 2024
- ISBN10: 162354372X
- Language: English
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Giving Thanks with Halmoni: Celebrating Chuseok, the Korean Harvest Festival
$19.99 Add to cartExcitement is building for Chuseok, the biggest Korean holiday of the year, and Halmoni wants to share it with her granddaughter and her friends. With a dearth of picture books about Chuseok, this boo… [more below]
- Author: Choi, Kathleen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 12 2025
- ISBN10: 1636551610
- Language: English
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A Very Asian Guide to Malaysian and Singaporean Food
$19.95 Add to cartLearn about the prized bold fruit durian or the many variations of the rich noodle soup laksa – each page of A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food is an exploration of Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine.
- Series: A Very Asian Guide
- Author: Fuente-Lau, Shuli de la
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 36
- Publish Date: November 01 2024
- ISBN10: 1962351033
- Language: English
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A Very Asian Guide to Vietnamese Food
$19.95 Add to cartWinner of the California Reading Association’s 2024 Eureka! Excellence in Children’s Nonfiction Silver Award
Learn why fish sauce is so important or what makes b?nh khọt so crunchy and irresistib
- Series: A Very Asian Guide
- Author: Nguyen, Cat
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: May 24 2023
- ISBN10: 1737240459
- Language: English
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A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
$19.95 Add to cart“There are countless reasons to love Korean culture, but one standout reason is its amazing cuisine. A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food is delicious.” – Min Jin Lee, author of Free Food for Millionaire
- Series: A Very Asian Guide
- Author: Li, Michelle
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 36
- Publish Date: October 21 2022
- ISBN10: 1737240424
- Language: English
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A Very Asian Guide to Filipino Food
$19.95 Add to cartLearn how adobo got its tangy flavor or about the vibrant purple Filipino vegetable that is used in desserts around the world- each page of A Very Asian Guide to Filipino Food is an exploration of Fil
- Series: A Very Asian Guide
- Author: Humes, Amira
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: May 24 2023
- ISBN10: 1737240440
- Language: English
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Incredible: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Changed the World
$18.99 Add to cartOlympians Alex and Maia Shibutani continue their Amazing exploration of more than thirty extraordinary Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have changed the world in this gorge… [more below]
- Author: Shibutani, Maia
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: April 29 2025
- ISBN10: 593525469
- Language: English
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Too Quiet
$16.00 Add to cartIn a world where being outgoing can sometimes feel overwhelming, there is a special beauty in quiet minds. This story takes us inside the world of an introverted child, where imagination blossoms, and
- Author: Dian, Yudith
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 28
- Publish Date: November 08 2024
- ISBN10: 9798218507824
- Language: English
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Pacific Islands
$21.99 Add to cartLet’s go, Globetrotters! We’re traveling to the Pacific Islands to discover its magical festivals, many volcanoes and the world’s largest lagoon.
Find out about the people and their culture, learn ho- Series: Globetrotters
- Author: Hinchey, Jane
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: February 20 2024
- ISBN10: 1922322326
- Language: English
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Larry Itliong
$12.79 Read moreThe My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Larry “Seven Fingers” Itliong, a Filipino American labor organizer, in a simple, age-appropriate w… [more below]
- Series: My Early Library: My Itty-Bitty Bio
- Author: Loh-Hagan, Virginia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 24
- Publish Date: January 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1668900106
- Language: English
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Dia’s Story Cloth
$11.95 Read moreA Hmong American tells of her people’s search for freedom.
For centuries, needlework has been part of Hmong culture. But it has only been since the war in Vietnam and Laos, which displaced many Hmong,
- Author: Cha, Dia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 24
- Publish Date: April 01 1996
- ISBN10: 1880000636
- Language: English
