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)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Am Able to Shine, written by Korey Watari and illustrated by Mike Wu, an lovely tale of cultural, racial, and female empowerment and pride. Keiko often feels out of place. In school, at ballet class, and on the basketball court, it seems like she is either invisible or … Continue reading I Am Able to Shine (Korey Watari)
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