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30 Books To Celebrate AANPHI Heritage Month

  • TEEN

    MONSTROUS

    JUNE 27, 2023

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

MONSTROUS

by Sarah Myer ; illustrated by Sarah Myer

Immersive and engrossing: a beautifully depicted emotional journey. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    MY FATHER, THE PANDA KILLER

    AUG. 29, 2023

  • TEEN

    KWEEN

    OCT. 3, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

KWEEN

by Vichet Chum

An empowering coming-of-age story with genuine character growth. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORY

    JAN. 9, 2024

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORY

by Gene Luen Yang ; illustrated by LeUyen Pham

A sparkling romance anchored by a poignant coming-of-age story. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    RUTH ASAWA

    MARCH 19, 2024

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

RUTH ASAWA

by Sam Nakahira ; illustrated by Sam Nakahira

An inspiring, beautifully rendered book about an artistic dream that came true. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    MADE IN ASIAN AMERICA

    APRIL 30, 2024

CHILDREN'S

MADE IN ASIAN AMERICA

by Erika Lee & Christina Soontornvat

An eminently readable, consciousness-raising U.S. history told from a fresh perspective. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    WITH TWICE THE LOVE, DESSIE MEI

    MAY 7, 2024

CHILDREN'S

WITH TWICE THE LOVE, DESSIE MEI

by Justina Chen

Universal themes of identity and belonging radiate in this exploration of international transracial adoption. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    ANZU AND THE REALM OF DARKNESS

    MAY 7, 2024

CHILDREN'S

ANZU AND THE REALM OF DARKNESS

by Mai K. Nguyen ; illustrated by Mai K. Nguyen ; color by Diana Tsai Santos

An enchanting fantasy about finding the confidence to take up space in the world. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    ANY WAY YOU LOOK

    MAY 7, 2024

  • CHILDREN'S

    CLAIRBOYANCE

    MAY 14, 2024

CHILDREN'S

CLAIRBOYANCE

by Kristiana Kahakauwila

A beautiful celebration of Hawai‘i, including family, community, history, and the land. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    MAGNOLIA WU UNFOLDS IT ALL

    APRIL 23, 2024

  • CHILDREN'S

    FINDING PAPA

    FEB. 7, 2023

CHILDREN'S

FINDING PAPA

by Angela Pham Krans ; illustrated by Thi Bui

An affecting story of courage and hope in hardship. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    MY MOTHER'S TONGUES

    FEB. 13, 2024

CHILDREN'S

MY MOTHER'S TONGUES

by Uma Menon ; illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell

A charming ode to the joy of learning new languages. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    WE WHO PRODUCE PEARLS

    APRIL 16, 2024

  • CHILDREN'S

    MY LOST FREEDOM

    APRIL 16, 2024

CHILDREN'S

MY LOST FREEDOM

by George Takei ; illustrated by Michelle Lee

A candid yet tender glimpse at a bleak chapter in U.S. history. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    ALOHA EVERYTHING

    APRIL 23, 2024

CHILDREN'S

ALOHA EVERYTHING

by Kaylin Melia George ; illustrated by Mae Waite

A stunning tribute to Hawaiian culture and identity. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    IN THIS FAMILY

    MAY 14, 2024

CHILDREN'S

IN THIS FAMILY

by Shelly Anand ; illustrated by Meenal Patel

A rich and inviting portrait of a loving multiracial family. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    BOX OF DREAMS

    MAY 7, 2024

  • CHILDREN'S

    SIMONE

    MAY 7, 2024

CHILDREN'S

SIMONE

by Viet Thanh Nguyen ; illustrated by Minnie Phan

A powerful, multilayered depiction of an increasingly common situation. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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