A Song for Cambodia
Product Description: Neel loves listening to Chachaji’s stories over steaming cups of tea. Chachaji’s tales of great Hindu gods and demons, and of his adventures in the Indian Army, leave Neel openmouthed. But it is the tale of his great-uncle’s favorite teacup that teaches Neel the most, for Chachaji’s cup holds far more than sweet, spicy masala chai. It holds the story of a family and a country split in two during the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan. When the precious cup and Chachaji’s health both prove to be more fragile than they look, Neel knows what he must do.
Chachaji’s Cup
The Song of Mu Lan
Honda: The Boy Who Loved Cars
Be Water, My Friend
As an Asian American child growing up in California, Sammy Lee was only allowed to use the public pool on Wednesdays. But Sammy was not easily deterred from his dream of becoming an Olympic diver, and at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he became the first Asian American to win a gold medal in U.S. history.
Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story
Pie-Biter
The Bracelet
Passage to Freedom: The Sugihara Story
Tea with Milk
All the more moving in its restraint, this picture-book account of a fictional family reveals, with gentle dignity, a sad chapter in American history. Laura Iwasaki and her Japanese-American family will soon move from California to Boston, so they are making one last visit to Laura’s grandfather’s grave, which lies near the Sierra Nevada Mountains, so far from the sea he loved. Before World War II, he was a fisherman. Then, along with Laura’s father, her grandmother, and 10,000 other Japanese Americans, he was sent to the Manzanar War Relocation Center. There he died, and his grave is marked with only a ring of stones. The family leaves silk flowers, but Laura leaves her own special memento. — School Library Journal
So Far from the Sea
Two Mrs. Gibsons
The Wakame Gatherers
“My heart beats in two places.” So begins the tale of Jangmi, a young girl who is preparing to leave her home in Korea (382 Shin Dang Dong) for a new home in Massachusetts (112 Foster Terrace). Jangmi can’t bear the thought of leaving her house, her favorite willow trea, the monsoon rains, and most of all, her best friend Kisuni. Jangmi’s story and its hopeful conclusion will resonate with children who have left a beloved home or friend behind.
Good-Bye, 382 Shin Dang Dong
The American Wei
Meet Hiromi, a young girl who wants to follow in her father’s footsteps as a sushi chef in New York City. Although Papa is reluctant to take Hiromi to the fish market at first, he soon realizes that she is truly interested in his craft, and he begins to train his daughter, who will eventually become one of the first female sushi chefs in New York. Based on a true story, this story offers a kid-friendly and fascinating look into the art of sushi, as well as the possibilities that America offers in bringing different cultures together.
Hiromi’s Hands
Listen in to these two classic tales — about princes and princesses — read with character and energy by Oscar-winning actors Williams and Thompson.
Rabbit Ears Treasury of World Tales: Volume Two
“Honk if you love Pluto!” The latest adventures of Stink, Judy Moody’s rambunctious little brother, will make young listeners laugh out loud.
Stink: Solar System Superhero
Join siblings Annie and Jack on their first eight magical adventures as read by the author.
The Magic Tree House Collection: Books 1-8
Mercy, the delightful pig adopted by the Watson family, gets mixed up in all kinds of humorous adventures in this collection from Newbery winner Kate DiCamillo.
The Mercy Watson Collection: Volume 1
Children will recognize themselves and everyday problems in these two modern classics.
Freckle Juice & The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo
Freddy is back with his super shoes, his purple zapatos, to help solve a mystery and save a squirrel loose in school. Likeable characters in fast-paced, recognizable activities make these novels appealing and accessible to newly independent readers. Look for the 3rd installment of Freddy’s adventures in Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Zooms to the Rescue
Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Springs into Action
An empty yellow house that a girl passes is both spooky and intriguing — and a place where the extraordinary may happen. One day, she enters the garden while her mother is distracted and encounters amazing things. Delicate illustrations complement this gentle fantasy.
The Yellow House
Growing fruits and vegetables doesn’t take a lot of space; they can even grow in crowded cities! From beekeeping to chickens, small areas can support food which leads to sharing, eating, and caring for others and the environment. Once the concept of urban agriculture is introduced, who knows what may blossom?!