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Picture books about the Hawaiian Islands for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
During Asian Pacific Islander Month, Forsyth County Public Library highlights Asian and Pacific Islander cultures.

A girl running amongst land and sea animals

Aloha Everything
by Kaylin Melia George and Mae Waite

A young girl learns about her island home and heritage in a picture book that depicts vibrant scenes of native Hawaiians alongside the island's breathtaking scenery. This beautifully illustrated book describes Hawaii's colorful plant life and animals of the land and sea.  

Staff Picks: Rental Person Who Does Nothing by Shoji Morimoto
I've always been fascinated by the unique culture of Japan. The blog post features are two of my favorite recent reads from the Land of the Rising Sun.

Boy sitting on a public bench

Rental Person Who Does Nothing
by Shoji Morimoto

When Shoji Morimoto’s boss criticized his job performance and accused him of doing nothing, Morimoto wondered if doing nothing could become his life’s work. In 2018 he started accepting requests to show up and do nothing. It’s a unique hobby that’s proved worthwhile as thousands of customers in and around Tokyo have requested Morimoto’s humble presence. 

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