AAPI Heritage Month

Belly has only loved two boys her entire life, Conrad Fisher and his younger brother Jeremiah. She's always known she'd marry one of them, although it's never been clear which one. Then Jeremiah pr... Read more

Inside Out and Back Again meets Millicent Min, Girl Genius in this timely, hopeful middle-grade novel with a contemporary Chinese twist.Winner of the Asian / Pacific American Award for Children's L... Read more

Winner of the National Book AwardA New York Times Bestseller"The queer romance we’ve been waiting for.”—Ms. MagazineSeventeen-year-old Lily Hu can't remember exactly when the feel... Read more

Acclaimed author of Ash Malinda Lo returns with her most personal and ambitious novel yet, a gripping story of love and duty set in San Francisco's Chinatown during the 1950s."That book. ... Read more

Rick Riordan Presents Yoon Ha Lee's space opera about thirteen-year-old Min, who comes from a long line of fox spirits.But you'd never know it by looking at her. To keep the family safe, Min's moth... Read more

From the author of I Believe in a Thing Called Love, a laugh-out-loud story of love, new friendships, and one unique food truck. Clara Shin lives for pranks and disruption. When she takes one joke ... Read more

New York Times bestselling author Axie Oh's ASAP is the much anticipated companion novel to beloved romance XOXO, following fan favorites Sori, the wealthy daughter of a K-pop company owner, and Na... Read more

From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII’s most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and HiroshimaLois Lowry looks back at ... Read more

A modern Judy Blume meets Jenny Han."[A] complex coming-of-age story about identity and sexuality."—The New York TimesA high school senior navigates messy boys, messier relationships, and the... Read more

Celebrate the special connection between father and daughter in this gorgeously evocative picture book, recounting the year a little girl and her mother spend in America while waiting for her fathe... Read more

A heartfelt middle-grade novel about ex-best friends, betrayals, and revenge that is best served sour.Revenge is sweet! For as long as she can remember, Mai has spent every summer in Mystic, Connec... Read more

An Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor BookMeet Danbi, the new girl at school!Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America. But a bit nervous too, for when she walks into the ... Read more

A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR's 2021 Books We Love List · Featu... Read more

First in a series, Nidhi Chanani's Super Boba Café is a sweet and magical middle-grade, full-color graphic novel about a secret teashop, an earthquake-causing monster, and an unforgettable summer. ... Read more

Darius doesn't think he'll ever be enough, in America or in Iran. Hilarious and heartbreaking, this unforgettable debut introduces a brilliant new voice in contemporary YA.Winner of the William C. ... Read more

Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Kasie West, I Love You So Mochi is a delightfully sweet and irrepressibly funny novel from accomplished author Sarah Kuhn."As sweet and satisfying as actual mochi.... Read more

Thai American creators portray the inspirational and barrier-breaking life of Senator Tammy Duckworth in a picture-book tribute to an extraordinary woman.Senator Tammy Duckworth has logged a long l... Read more

Fresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this seventh novel, Mindy's dad and Julie get married!It's tim... Read more

Mia Tang is going for the goal in the fourth Front Desk novel by New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang!Mia Tang is play to win!The Women's World Cup is coming to Southern California, and eve... Read more

Instant New York Times and Indie Bestseller! This house eats and is eaten . . . "A riveting debut from a remarkable new voice! Trang Thanh Tran weaves an impressive gothic mystery in which Jade's f... Read more

Caldecott Medal WinnerNewbery Honor BookAPALA Award WinnerA story about the power of sharing memories—including the painful ones—and the way our heritage stays with and shapes us, even ... Read more

"Jane Austen meets Bengali cinema" (Publishers Weekly) in this delightful and heartfelt rom-com about a Bangladeshi American teen whose meddling mother arranges a match to secure their family's fin... Read more

"Weepingly funny." —The Wall Street Journal "Delightful." —BuzzFeed "Charmed my socks off." —David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Kids of Appetite and Mosquitoland F... Read more

The second heartfelt story of friendship and sisterhood in this charming new chapter book series, starring a Japanese-American girl!It's a big weekend for Jasmine Toguchi! She's excited to celebrat... Read more

A moving true story for children ages 6 to 9 about growing up in Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II—from the iconic Star Trek actor, activist, and author of the Ne... Read more

WHEN 12-YEAR-OLD ANGELA Kato arrives in L.A., the last thing she wants to do is spend the entire summer with her grandparents. But in the Kato family, one is never permitted to complain. Grandma Mi... Read more

Alvin takes on camping in the second book in the hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary o... Read more

There's nothing scarier than a birthday party in the third book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers,... Read more

The fourth book  in the hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!Alvin,... Read more

A tale of two brothers in fifteenth-century Korea from theNewbery Medal winner and #1 New York Times–bestselling author of A Long Walk to Water. In this riveting novel, two brothers discover a shar... Read more

Alvin becomes a big brother in the fifth book in the hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Dia... Read more

Astute Anna discovers that sisterhood really can cross continents and cultures in this heartwarming fourth book in the Anna Wang series. Patrice Barton's lively and warm illustrations bring Anna's ... Read more

From an author Amy Tan calls “a gem,” this is a witty, highly acclaimed novel that’s “part Mean Girls, part Lord of the Flies” (The Bulletin, Starr... Read more

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Booklist Editor's ChoiceOn the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor comes a harrowing and enlightening look at the internment of Japanese Ameri... Read more

This breathtaking, full-color illustrated fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore, and is a companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Pinmei's gentle, loving grandmot... Read more

Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Literature * 2018 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults * 2018 Rainbow Book List * A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2017"Well-paced, brimming w... Read more

Now that Dimple Shah has graduated, she's ready for a break from her family - especially from Mamma's inexplicable obsession with her finding the Ideal Indian Husband. Ugh. But Dimple knows that he... Read more

"Amina's anxieties are entirely relatable, but it's her sweet-hearted nature that makes her such a winning protagonist." -Entertainment Weekly A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay tru... Read more

Winner of the Asian / Pacific American Award for Children's Literature!* "Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages." —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewMia Tang has a lo... Read more

An uplifting story, told through the alternating voices of two middle-schoolers, in which a community rallies to reject racism.Karina Chopra would have never imagined becoming friends with the boy ... Read more

Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction! Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Ibi Zoboi, and Erika L. Sánchez, this gorgeously written and deeply moving novel is the YA debut... Read more

It's 1942. Sam's class is knitting socks for soldiers and Sam is a terrible knitter. Keiko is a good knitter, but some kids at school don't want anything to do with her because the Japanese have bo... Read more

A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2019 A Japanese-American family, reeling from their ill treatment in the Japanese internment camps, gives up their American citizenship to move back to Hi... Read more

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! During World War II, the United States was battling Japan. In 1942 the pre... Read more

A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 Meet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can she rise to the occasion?Amy loves to make bao with he... Read more

Prairie Lotus is a powerful, touching, multilayered novel about a girl determined to fit in and realize her dreams: getting an education, becoming a dressmaker in her father's shop, and making at l... Read more

One lie snowballs into a full-blown double life in this irresistible story about an aspiring stand-up comedian.On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids ... Read more

Fresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this first novel in an adorable new chapter book series about Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl who is starting a snack business!Mindy Kim just wants... Read more

How did Ellison Onizuka become an astronaut? Readers will learn all about how this famous Asian American went from Air Force pilot to NASA astronaut in this low-leveled biography. Read more

The powerful true story of life in a Japanese American internment camp.During World War II the community called Manzanar was hastily created in the high mountain desert country of California, east ... Read more

A moving debut middle-grade novel about a girl whose family is relocated to a Japanese internment camp during World War II-and the dog she has to leave behind. Ten-year-old Manami did not realize h... Read more

An Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor BookMeet Danbi, the new girl at school!Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America. But a bit nervous too, for when she walks into the ... Read more

Diverse book recommended by The Today Show * A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * Bank Street Best Book of the Year * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA's Rainbow Book List Top 10 for Te... Read more

"Indeed the perfect escape from, well, pretty much everything."—SARAH HENNING, author of Throw Like a Girl and the Sea Witch duologyLove is a battlefield in this hysterical romantic comedy, perfect... Read more

Now a Netflix original movie starring Lana Condor and Noah Centineo and the inspiration behind the Netflix spin-off series XO, Kitty, now streaming! Lara Jean's letter-writing days aren't over in t... Read more

"Alea Marley's cover illustration screams JOY and LOVE. I love everything about this important and necessary picture book, especially Harpreet Singh and his big heart." —Mr. Schu, Ambassador ... Read more

It's the twins' first time fishing. Astrid and Apollo can't wait to ride on their Uncle Lue's fast boat and get goofy pictures with all the fish they catch. But Apollo keeps catching things that ar... Read more

SELECTED AS A YALSA 2022 AMAZING AUDIO FOR YOUNG ADULTS!To All the Boys I've Loved Before meets The Farewell in this "entertaining and nuanced" (Kirkus Reviews) romantic comedy about a college stud... Read more

"Sneaks up on you with its insight and poignancy." —Entertainment Weekly From New York Times bestselling author Mary H.K. Choi comes a funny and emotional story about two estranged sisters an... Read more

Four Chinese women, drawn together by the shadow of their past, meet in San Francisco to play mah jong, invest in stocks, eat dim sum, and to "say" stories to each other. Nearly 40 years later, one... Read more

For fans of Jenny Han, Jane Austen, and The Great British Baking Show, A Taste for Love, is a delicious rom com about first love, familial expectations, and making the perfect bao.To her friends, h... Read more

For fans of Jenny Han, Jane Austen, and The Great British Baking Show, A Taste for Love, is a delicious rom com about first love, familial expectations, and making the perfect bao.To her friends, h... Read more

A boy and a group of magical animals carry the fate of the world on their shoulders in this fantasy adventure by a two-time Newbery Honor–winning author.It isn't every day you meet a tiger. And cer... Read more

For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Amina's Voice comes a breathtaking story of family, hope, and survival from Ellen Oh, cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. When Junie Kim is faced with midd... Read more

“Pitch-perfect. One of the most endearing teen voices I’ve ever encountered.” —Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Fo... Read more

Fresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in the adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American Girl—in this fifth novel, Mindy goes to South Korea!Mindy is super exci... Read more

In the summer of 2001, twelve year old Fadi's parents make the difficult decision to illegally leave Afghanistan and move the family to the United States. When their underground transport arrives a... Read more

Astrid and Apollo are heading to the farm with Grandma and Uncle Meng! The twins enjoy Grandma's funny stories and Uncle Meng's magic tricks while picking vegetables to sell at the farmers' market.... Read more

Winner of the American Library Association's 2021 Asian/Pacific American Award for Best Picture Book!An inspiring picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese American immigrant respo... Read more

This lyrical and stunning book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the of spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry.A young Asian girl notices that her eyes... Read more

For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Amina's Voice comes a breathtaking own voices story of family, hope, and survival from Ellen Oh, cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. When Junie Kim is face... Read more

Astrid and Apollo are chosen to play a duet in the third-grade recorder concert. They practice hard for weeks, but their little sister keeps getting in the way. She wants to play too! Then, on the ... Read more

Astrid and Apollo really want to win their events at the tae kwon do competition. They especially want to make their dad proud—and give him something to put on the family trophy shelf! But when thi... Read more

An instant New York Times bestseller! An Indiebound bestseller! An Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book!Troublemaker follows the events of the LA Riots through the eyes ... Read more

A hilarious, heartfelt rom-com about the unexpected consequences of one teen's quest to help her friends find love, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Jane Austen.High school junior Gigi Wong strive... Read more

When Pedro and his dad walk Katie home on a foggy night, something smelly fills the air! With their noses working extra hard, the two friends have a mystery to solve: What is that making that stink... Read more

Students will learn about the model minority myth and discover how it discriminates against and holds back Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in America. This series explores the issues specif... Read more

In another unrelenting look at the iniquities of the American justice system, Lawrence Goldstone, acclaimed author of Unpunished Murder, Stolen Justice, and Separate No More, examines the history o... Read more

“If you're afan of rivals-to-lovers, look no further!”—Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery BoysHeated competition leads to even hotter romance in this YA s... Read more

“If you're afan of rivals-to-lovers, look no further!”—Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery BoysHeated competition leads to even hotter romance in this YA s... Read more

In this simmering, joyous novel, I'll Be the One author Lyla Lee delivers a tender romance set between two brave teens who decide that when the script isn't working, it's time to rewrite it themsel... Read more

An Indian grandmother and her American granddaughter explore culture, imagination, and individuality through a collection of saris.Every day, Rupa's grandmother wears a beautiful Indian sari. Each ... Read more

"A grieving teen fights Asian hate by finding her voice in this complex, timely story." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"With a layered, sensitive voice, Ho's weighty novel delves into themes... Read more

In this empowering deconstruction of the so-called American Dream, a twelve-year-old Japanese American girl grapples with, and ultimately rises above, the racism and trials of middle school she exp... Read more

With five starred reviews, this is an acclaimed novel about sisterhood, family, and the pernicious legacy of racism. Perfect for fans of Tahereh Mafi, Jandy Nelson, and Emily X.R. Pan, with crossov... Read more

In this simmering, joyous novel, I'll Be the One author Lyla Lee delivers a tender romance set between two brave teens who decide that when the script isn't working, it's time to rewrite it themsel... Read more

“Arefreshing, imaginative take on a cyberpunk future, filled with wickedly cool technology and unraveling intrigue!”–Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron W... Read more

An NPR Best Book of 2022 An incredible, deeply reported story of identical twins Isabella and Hà, born in Viêt Nam and raised on opposite sides of the world, each knowing little about ... Read more

It's time for the fair! Astrid, Apollo, Eliana, and their parents head out for a day of fun, food, and family. The fair is hosting a scavenger hunt, and they join the game to find mystery items bas... Read more

It's ice fishing season, and the twins are looking forward to a fun day in the ice house. Dad shows the kids how to be safe on the ice, how to drill a hole, and how to catch fish. The fishing fun b... Read more

"An affirmation for Asian American youth." —Kirkus Reviews You are . . . You are . . . You are . . . Every child is bursting with amazing things! This joyful picture book celebrates the wonderful a... Read more

Katie Yamasaki's newest picture book celebrates the life of her grandfather, the acclaimed Japanese American architect Minoru Yamasaki. Minoru Yamasaki described the feeling he sought to create in ... Read more

Astrid and Apollo watch their cousin Lily in an amazing dance performance, and she convinces them to audition for the Hmong dance school she attends. Astrid is excited, but Apollo isn't so sure. Th... Read more

Katie and Pedro are enjoying a night of camping, but when it gets dark, Katie feels nervous. Her dad tells her that it won't be very dark for long. Why? It's a mystery that will be revealed with ti... Read more

In 1987, Amy Tan had already built a successful career as a freelance writer for well-known companies and corporations. However, though her work was lucrative, she still fel Read more

Born in Paris, France, to Chinese parents, Yo-Yo Ma began playing the cello when he was a child. At the age of five he was already playing Bach's challenging cello sui Read more

Discover all the celebratory traditions surrounding Lunar New Year in this festive addition to the Night Before series.It's the night before Lunar New Year, and a little girl is excited for all of ... Read more

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Winner - Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)A heartwarming tale about a loving daughter who diligently learns to sew beautiful Korean w... Read more

In this debut contemporary YA romance by bestselling author Alisha Rai, a girl with undocumented family members goes viral after saving her crush's life in disguise. A must read for fans of Sandhya... Read more

There's nothing scarier than a birthday party in the third book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers,... Read more

A multicultural teen strugglesto fit into her elite prep school, her diverse Queens neighborhood, andeven her own home. A hilarious, poignant, and powerful YA novel from the award-winning author of... Read more

Katie and Pedro and their moms are headed out for an afternoon of canoeing. But Katie and her mom get separated from the other canoe, and before long Pedro and his mom are worried. Where could they... Read more

From Olympic ice dancing medalists Alex and Maia Shibutani, this beautifully illustrated picture book highlights the achievements of many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have made invalua... Read more

"Rod Pulido delivers the ultimate one-two punch: bare-knuckled, bruising honesty wrapped in humor, sincerity, and sweetness." — Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapi... Read more

Taiwanese immigrant Anna and her family make a shocking discovery that puts their American dreams at risk in this searing companion to In the Beautiful Country, which Gene Luen Yang called "vivid a... Read more

Newbery Medalist Tae Keller continues the fantasy adventures of Mihi Whan Park and her friends as they revisit the fairy tale realm to solve a giant problem.After just barely surviving their last t... Read more

Katie and Pedro and their moms are headed out for an afternoon of canoeing. But Katie and her mom get separated from the other canoe, and before long Pedro and his mom are worried. Where could they... Read more

Meet Anjali! She's the spunky star of this audiobook with a timeless message about appreciating what makes us special and honoring our different identities.Anjali and her friends are excited to buy... Read more

“Another beautiful book by Jack Cheng.”—Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Award-winning author of Hello, UniverseCreative and brave sixth grader Andy Zhou faces big changes at school an... Read more

With chaos on the rise, one girl stands in the face of all evil . . . and we're not talking about homework! The action-packed sequel to the epic fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology."A hila... Read more

Terrace House meets Loveboat, Taipei in this fun, frothy, incisive YA debut, following two teens and their unforgettable summer on a reality show.When Sabine Zhang is picked for Hotel California, a... Read more

Fresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this ninth novel, Mindy steps into the spotlight.Mindy can't w... Read more

A new student connects with her classmates through origami.Starting a new school, Anzu struggles to find her place. Starting a new art unit, her class struggles to learn origami. It's not easy to m... Read more

"Susan Tan's writing is funny, fun, and hits straight to the heart."―Christina Soontorvat, two-time Newbery Honor recipientFrom APALA Honor award-winning author Susan Tan, a middle-grade nove... Read more

A Chinese American Boy and his snarky fox spirit face down demon kings as they race against time to be reunited with his brother’s spirit in Jesse Q. Sutanto's magical, action-packed sequel t... Read more

Fresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this tenth novel, Mindy honors the fall harvest with the Korea... Read more

Can Astrid and Apollo come up with best geography projects ever? Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo love to get messy and creative, and their papier-mâché projects for the Magnif... Read more

Jina and her family like to spend time in nature. When Jina learns that a lot of kids don't often experience the great outdoors, she comes up with plans to start her very own nature club. But when ... Read more

A ripped-from-the-tabloids, "achingly wrought" (BookPage, starred review) young adult drama by critically acclaimed author Kelly Loy Gilbert about a girl's famous-for-being-famous family fracturing... Read more

This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is We Are Golden: 27 Groundbreakers Who Changed the World.Throughout history and to this day, people of Asian ... Read more

A comprehensive and spirited exploration of Asian American history—its movements, cultures, and key figures—beautifully illustrated and compellingly told for readers of all ages. &#... Read more

A smart, funny, and heartfelt middle grade novel about Lily Hong's attempts to save her parents' Chinese school and the town's community center using all the resources she has—devoted friends... Read more

From the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Joanna Ho, comes an uplifting call to action that highlights Asian American history, paired with vibrant and colorful illustrations by ... Read more

Can Astrid and Apollo come up with best geography projects ever? Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo love to get messy and creative, and their papier-mâché projects for the Magnif... Read more

The pressure is on for Astrid and Apollo to pick heroes for their wax museum project, but who to choose? Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo are excited for the wax museum project... Read more

A visit to the zoo opens Jina's eyes to an endangered species in her very own state. She finds out she gets to help with a project to save this animal. But there's a small problem. The animal is fa... Read more

Anjali is back for an encore in this follow-up to Always Anjali!And she isn't going to let anyone make her feel bad for being good at something, especially something she loves.For Anjali, playing t... Read more

Temporarily sidelined from her swim team by an earache, Julia won't be kept down in this buoyant novel for ages 7 to 10 by acclaimed writer Angela Ahn.As a member of the Vipers Swim Team, Julia Nam... Read more

Until now, you've only heard one side of the story, but Chinese American history extends far beyond the railroads. Here's the true story of America, from the Chinese American perspective.A Junior L... Read more

It's Katie's mom's birthday, and Katie surprises her with a fancy box of chocolates. But the sweet surprise is ruined when the candy goes missing! Pedro and Katie work together to track down the th... Read more

This first book in a sparkling middle grade series giving a fresh take on The Baby-Sitters Club follows a young Korean American girl who starts a business with her best friends to support her artis... Read more

A little girl hears that her grandma's friend, Mrs. Lee, was pushed on her way to the Asian market. Then she learns that Asian students at her brother's school are afraid to walk to class, and she ... Read more

Seventh grader Freya June Sun has always believed in the Chinese superstitions spoon-fed to her since birth—but ever since her dad's death a year ago, she's become obsessed, believing that he... Read more

Linh searches for blueberries in her rooftop garden in this vibrant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden? series. Linh is having a picnic in her rooftop garden ... Read more

A gentle and loving book that helps children navigate an Alzheimer's diagnosis in their family The five Lim children—Jessica, Jocelyn, Jeffrey, Jacob, and Kenzie—are thrilled w... Read more