CRRL Kids: Picture Books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Month

A Dupatta Is

by Abbas, Marzieh

Book - 2023

A lyrical and charming picture book celebrating the dupatta, a traditional shawl worn in South Asian cultures. A lyrical and charming picture book celebrating the dupatta, a traditional shawl worn in South Asian cultures. Show less

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A Is for Asian American

An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet

by Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Book - 2022

Following the alphabet, poetry and expository text explain and showcase the cultural traditions and contributions of Asian Americans throughout U.S. histo...Show more Following the alphabet, poetry and expository text explain and showcase the cultural traditions and contributions of Asian Americans throughout U.S. history. Topics include traditions in food, family, and social celebrations, as well as key moments in history and milestone achievements. Show less

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Amazing

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All

by Shibutani, Maia

Book - 2023

An inclusive picture book that highlights the many contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to the U.S. and the world. An inclusive picture book that highlights the many contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to the U.S. and the world. Show less

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Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance

by Zhang, Kat

Book - 2023

Amy Wu loves to move, so when she sees Chinese ribbon dancing for the first time, she has to try it out, but first she must find the perfect ribbon. Amy Wu loves to move, so when she sees Chinese ribbon dancing for the first time, she has to try it out, but first she must find the perfect ribbon. Show less

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Bilal Cooks Daal

by Saeed, Aisha

Book - 2019

Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done. Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done. Show less

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A Boy Named Isamu

A Story of Isamu Noguchi

by Yang, James

Book - 2021

Imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi, while wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, seeing things Isamu sees through the eyes of a young artist. Imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi, while wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, seeing things Isamu sees through the eyes of a young artist. Show less

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Danbi Leads the School Parade

by Kim, Anna

Book - 2020

Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America. She wants to join in the dances and the games, but she doesn't know the rules and just can't get any...Show more Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America. She wants to join in the dances and the games, but she doesn't know the rules and just can't get anything right. Luckily, she isn't one to give up. With a spark of imagination, she makes up a new game and leads her classmates on a parade to remember! Show less

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A Different Pond

by Phi, Bao

Book plus Audio - 2019

As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish for food on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish for food on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. Show less

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Eyes That Speak to the Stars

by Ho, Joanna

Book - 2022

A young Asian boy, who notices that his eyes look different from his friends', realizes that his eyes - like his father's, grandfather's, and younger brother's - rise to the skies, speak to the stars, and are visionary. A young Asian boy, who notices that his eyes look different from his friends', realizes that his eyes - like his father's, grandfather's, and younger brother's - rise to the skies, speak to the stars, and are visionary. Show less

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Ho'onani

Hula Warrior

by Gale, Heather

Book - 2019

An empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawai'ian culture based on the true story of a young girl in Hawai'i who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school. An empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawai'ian culture based on the true story of a young girl in Hawai'i who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school. Show less

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Home in A Lunchbox

by Mo, Cherry

Book - 2024

After moving to America from Hong Kong, Jun feels isolated at her new school but discovers a sense of home in the familiar foods and flavors she finds in her lunchbox. After moving to America from Hong Kong, Jun feels isolated at her new school but discovers a sense of home in the familiar foods and flavors she finds in her lunchbox. Show less

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How We Say I Love You

by Chen, Nicole

Book - 2022

An Asian American girl shares how her family expresses their love for one another through actions rather than words. An Asian American girl shares how her family expresses their love for one another through actions rather than words. Show less

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I Am Golden

by Chen, Eva

Book - 2022

This moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese American children, is a jubilant celebration of accepting who you are. This moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese American children, is a jubilant celebration of accepting who you are. Show less

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I'll Go and Come Back

by LaRocca, Rajani

Book - 2022

A tender, beautifully illustrated story about a girl in America and her grandmother in India, whose love stretches between languages and cultures - and across the world. A tender, beautifully illustrated story about a girl in America and her grandmother in India, whose love stretches between languages and cultures - and across the world. Show less

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Kalamata's Kitchen

by Thomas, Sarah

Book - 2021

Tomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! If only Kalamata and Al Dente could go to back to the Indian spice market they visite...Show more Tomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! If only Kalamata and Al Dente could go to back to the Indian spice market they visited this summer, then maybe she'd remember how to feel brave when new experiences seem scary. Luckily for Kalamata, all the magic required for her journey is right in her own kitchen. Show less

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Love in the Library

by Tokuda-Hall, Maggie

Book - 2022

Based on true events and set in an incarceration camp where the United States cruelly detained Japanese Americans during WWII, this moving love story finds hope in heartbreak. Based on true events and set in an incarceration camp where the United States cruelly detained Japanese Americans during WWII, this moving love story finds hope in heartbreak. Show less

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My Tree

by Lim, Hope

Book - 2021

A young boy, recently arrived from Korea, finds a glorious plum tree in his new backyard. Whenever the boy is homesick, he knows he can take shelter in th...Show more A young boy, recently arrived from Korea, finds a glorious plum tree in his new backyard. Whenever the boy is homesick, he knows he can take shelter in the tree's tall branches. And when a storm brings the old tree down, he and his friends have all kinds of adventures on its branches, as it becomes a dragon, a treehouse, and a ship in their imaginations. Show less

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'Ohana Means Family

by Loomis, Ilima

Book - 2020

In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawai'i and its culture while serving poi at a luau. In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawai'i and its culture while serving poi at a luau. Show less

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Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala

by Patel, Meenal

Book - 2019

Priya lives in the United States, and her family is from India. She feels the magic of the place her family comes from through her Babi Ba's colorful desc...Show more Priya lives in the United States, and her family is from India. She feels the magic of the place her family comes from through her Babi Ba's colorful descriptions of India - from the warm smell of spices to the swish-swish sound of a rustling sari. Together, Priya and Babi Ba make their heritage live on through the traditions that they infuse into their everyday lives. Show less

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The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round

by Shang, Wendy Wan Long

Book - 2021

Read and sing a song set to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus," featuring a multigenerational family enjoying a culturally rich meal. Read and sing a song set to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus," featuring a multigenerational family enjoying a culturally rich meal. Show less

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Snow Angel, Sand Angel

by Yamanaka, Lois-Ann

Book - 2021

Claire sees lava, sandy beaches, and undersea coral reefs on her island of Hawai'i. Yet she dreams of snow falling from the sky, snowflakes melting on her...Show more Claire sees lava, sandy beaches, and undersea coral reefs on her island of Hawai'i. Yet she dreams of snow falling from the sky, snowflakes melting on her tongue, and most of all, building a snowman. See how Claire's dreams become "real" as she learns to appreciate the island she calls home. Show less

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Soy Sauce!

by Lee, Laura

Book - 2025

A joyful picture book for kids and foodies of all ages (with real soy sauce as paint!) that celebrates the iconic kitchen staple and the magical way food connects family and friends across the world. A joyful picture book for kids and foodies of all ages (with real soy sauce as paint!) that celebrates the iconic kitchen staple and the magical way food connects family and friends across the world. Show less

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Riding Through Rice Fields

A Trip to the Philippines

by Sterling, Michelle

Book - 2025

While on a trip to the Philippines for a family reunion, Mateo bonds with his father and learns about bayanihan, the importance of community--a philosophy they bring back to their life in the city. While on a trip to the Philippines for a family reunion, Mateo bonds with his father and learns about bayanihan, the importance of community--a philosophy they bring back to their life in the city. Show less

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The Rise (and Falls) of Jackie Chan

by Giang, Kristen Mai

Book - 2022

An action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan. An action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan. Show less

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Smiling Eyes

by Park, Linda Sue

Book - 2025

A joyous and inclusive celebration of eyes--showcasing the variety of Asian eye shapes and hues--in lively rhyming text ideal for sharing with any child. A joyous and inclusive celebration of eyes--showcasing the variety of Asian eye shapes and hues--in lively rhyming text ideal for sharing with any child. Show less

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