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Leila In Saffron
by Rukhsanna Guidroz
A colorful journey of self-discovery and identity follows the experiences of a little girl who visits her grandmother's house for their culturally inspired weekly family dinner, where she learns about her heritage from the art and people of her world.
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Hush!: A Thai Lullaby
by Minfong Ho
A lullaby which asks animals such as a lizard, monkey, and water-buffalo to be quiet and not disturb the sleeping baby.
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My First Chinese New Year
by Karen Katz
Preschoolers can follow one little girl as she learns how to welcome the coming year and experience all the festivities surrounding it, in a warm and lively introduction to a special holiday.
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'Ohana Means Family
by Ilima Loomis
In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a Luau.
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Bee-Bim Bop!
by Linda Sue Park
A hungry Korean American child tells about helping her mother make Bee-Bim Bop--a traditional Korean dish of rice, meat, and vegetables--as they shop for the ingredients, prepare the meal, set the table, and finally sit down with the family to enjoy the child's favorite dish.
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Red is a Dragon: A Book of Colors
by Roseanne Thong
A Chinese American girl shares her experiences around her, from the red of a dragon, firecrackers, and lychees to the brown of her teddy bear.
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I Am Able to Shine
by Korey Watari
Each night Keiko whispers to her crane, "I wish to change the world." She is kind, and she has big dreams. But at times she feels invisible; she knows some people misjudge her. Keiko is also loved, so she perseveres and stands strong. Over time, her confidence grows, she shares more of herself, and she helps lift up others--and eventually lead them. She understands that no matter what, she can shine.
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The Rice in the Pot Goes Round & Round
by Wendy Wan Long Shang
A culturally inspired celebration of the food, laughter and love of a multigenerational family meal depicts busy relatives who gather to prepare food, slurp noodles, press tofu and tap chopsticks to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus.”
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A Boy Named Isamu: A Story of Isamu Noguchi
by James Yang
Imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi, while wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, seeing things Isamu sees through the eyes of a young artist.
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Amy Wu and The Perfect Bao
by Kat Zhang
Loving to help her family members prepare delicious Bao Buns, fearless young Amy Wu is frustrated when her bao keep coming out all wrong, before a creative idea gives her another chance to perfect her skills.
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