With AANHPI Heritage Month wrapping up this weekend, we wanted to once more spotlight the immeasurable value of stories and creators from the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander diaspora. Be they true stories of courage and resilience, cultural interpretations of classic themes, or original tales that celebrate both the AANHPI and universal human … Continue reading AANHPI Heritage Month: Celebrating Stories and Creators
Today, we’re continuing our celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month by shouting out books with girl power! Whether they’re family stories of courage through adversity or modern tales of school and friendship drama, these female protagonists tackle their challenges with grit, wit, and pride in themselves and their identities. Here are a few recent middle grade … Continue reading AANHPI Heritage Month: Protagonists with Girl Power!
We’re continuing our celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month with this week’s theme: family stories! So often, at the heart of cultural pride, tradition, and identity is family: elder generations pass down their memories and customs, while newer generations carry their family’s hopes as they forge new paths of their own. Here are a few picture … Continue reading AANHPI Heritage Month: Family Stories!
It’s May, which means it’s AANHPI Heritage Month! Representing the cultural diasporas of over 75 countries and countless ethnic groups, as well as how their lives have contributed to collective American history and culture, this month is the perfect time to celebrate AANHPI stories and creators in the children’s publishing world! We’ll be posting throughout … Continue reading AANHPI Heritage Month: Celebrating Asian American Stories and Creators!
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Am Golden, written by Eva Chen and illustrated by Sophie Diao, a moving exploration of the Asian American experience and cultural pride. Told from the perspective of a Chinese-American immigrant couple addressing their daughter, Mei, the narrative begins by noting that the heritage of both China and America … Continue reading I Am Golden (Eva Chen)
The Baby Bookworm 