Native American Books THE LAST PRINCESS: THE STORY OF PRINCESS KAʻIULANI OF HAWAIʻI Princess Kaʻiulani had prepared for years to become the queen of her people, and that day would never come as her kingdom was robbed from her through imperial acts of violence Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description Before Hawaiʻi …
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Asian Books MAMA’S SARIS Mama’s Saris is a sweet book about growing up, family relationships and traditions. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description On her 7th birthday a young girl finally gets to wear one of her mother’s saris. Feeling very grown-up and beautiful, she is overjoyed to look just like her mother …
Asian Books MY NAME IS YOON My name is Yoon is a heartfelt story about a little girl finding her place in a new country, complemented by rich, almost surrealistic paintings. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description Recently arrived from Korea, Yoon’s father wants to teach her how to write her name in …
Asian Books KING FOR A DAY King for a Day is a colourful book about bullying, courage and generosity. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description The Pakistani spring festival Basant has arrived, and Malik is getting ready for the traditional battle of kites. In his wheelchair, he guides his kite through fierce battles and …
Asian Books DARA’S CLEVER TRAP: A STORY FROM CAMBODIA Dara’s Clever Trap is an easy-to-read early chapter book that shows that princesses are very well capable of saving themselves (and their princes for that matter!). Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description Cambodian Princess Dara is an architect known for her brains. When she falls …
Asian Books KATIE WOO LOVES SCHOOL For Katie Woo, school is just one big adventure after another. Her teacher, Miss Winkle, makes every day special, from taking the class on fun field trips to giving them exciting special projects. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description For Katie Woo, school is just one …
Asian Books THE LIBRARIAN OF BASRA: A TRUE STORY FROM IRAQ The Librarian of Basra is a true story about an inspiring woman’s love of literature and respect for knowledge. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description “In the Koran, the first thing God said to Muhammad was ‘Read.’” When war comes to Iraq, …
Asian Books GOLDFISH AND CHRYSANTHEMUMS Goldfish and Chrysanthemums is a gentle story about strong intergenerational family bonds. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description When Nancy sees how saddened her grandmother is by the news of her childhood home being torn down, she comes up with a beautiful idea: She recreates grandmother’s childhood garden. Goldfish …
Asian Books MALALA YOUSAFZAI: WARRIOR WITH WORDS Warrior with Words tells the inspiring story of a brave Pakistani girl who stands up for every child’s right to education. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description “One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world”. Warrior with Words tells the inspiring story of …
Asian Books MAYA LIN: ARTIST-ARCHITECT OF LIGHT AND LINES Maya Lin tells the story of the bold artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description Bestselling Maya Lin tells the story of the bold artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Starting with her childhood, young readers will learn that …