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• Aisha's Colors

  Adani, Nabila, 1991-

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  Every year on vacation, Aisha and her parents take the same trip from their home in Jakarta to Grandma's village in the countryside. This year, Aisha wants to see something different! Ages 3-7.

• Aloha Everything

  George, Kaylin Melia,

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  Since the day that Ano was born, her heart has been connected to her home. But, this adventurous child has a lot to learn! When Ano begins to dance hula - a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history, and folklore of the Hawaiian…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Amah Faraway

  Greanias, Margaret Chiu,

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  Nervous about visiting her grandmother in Taipei, Taiwan, a young girl soon adjusts to her unfamiliar surroundings and enjoys the adventure. Ages 3-6.

• Another Word for Neighbor

  Krans, Angela Pham,

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  Han is happy to spend his days with his tea, his newspaper, and his plants. Everything is nice and quiet - just the way he likes it. That is, until Kate and Olly move in next door. Ages 4-8.

• Awe-samosas!

  Abbas, Marzieh,

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  It's Noor's first time making her Dadijaan's Special Samosa recipe. When she can't get in touch with her Dadijaan because it's nighttime in Pakistan, Noor must improvise to make her family's recipe without all of the correct ingredients. Ages 4-8.

• A Boy Named Isamu

  a Story of Isamu Noguchi

  Yang, James, 1960-

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  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. Age 3-7.

• Curry Means More

  Marianayagam, Maria,

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  When Shirin's friend Charlotte asks what curry is, Shirin realizes there are many different kinds. Shirin's mom invites them to explore the fragrant world of curry by helping her cook a curry dish. Ages 4-8.

• Filo's Butterflies

  Fuata, Litea,

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  Filo's Butterflies is a charming picture book about how a young Samoan boy calms his nerves before his first siva performance at a family wedding. Age 4-8.

• I Dance

  Rañola, Diana,

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  In words and sentences that are easy to read, a Filipina girl describes and demonstrates Philippine folk dances. Ages 4-8.

• Jeong Is Jeong

  Yoon, Jessica,

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  Luna spends the day with her grandmother and learns the nuances of the Korean word 'jeong,' as her grandmother lovingly shows her the deep, unspoken connection that forms through shared moments, care, and understanding. Ages 4-8.

• Kadooboo!

  a Silly South Indian Folktale

  Rao, Shruthi,

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  Kadooboo! Golden brown, puffy, sweet, and crunchy, it's fresh from the pan--a delicious treat! As soon as it's ready, Kabir runs home with some to share. Ages 4-7.

• Like a Dandelion

  Lee, Huy Voun,

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  Like feathery seeds, a young girl and her mother take flight, putting down roots in an adopted country. Soon they blossom in their new home, strong and beautiful among hundreds of others just like them. Ages 4-8.

• Little Bird Laila

  Yang, Kelly,

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  Chinese American Laila embraces the joys and struggles of translating for her immigrant parents and teaching a new language. Ages 5-8.

• Made for More

  Ward, Chloe Ito,

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  An exploration of immigration and nontraditional beauty that pays tribute to the unique identity formed by a girl's Japanese roots and Hawaiian upbringing. Ages 4-8.

• Music of the Bells

  Rao-Robinson, Anitha, 1966-

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  While living in India, Neela danced Kathak--a form of classical Indian dance that uses movement to tell stories--but now that her family has moved, she dances ballet like the other kids in her school. Neela decides to take a chance and sign up to do…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Navigating Night

  Leung, Julie,

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  An immigrant Chinese father and his American-born daughter find mutual understanding on their night drives while making food deliveries for their Chinese restaurant. Ages 3-7.

• My Paati's Saris

  Gopal, Jyoti Rajan,

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  A Tamil boy explores his love for his grandmother and her colorful sari collection in this tale of expressing your true self. Ages 4-8.

• Our Nipa Hut

  a Story in the Philippines

  Abalos, Rachell,

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  Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling – their nipa hut – and it takes care of them. But when a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Ages 4-8.

• Outside Mom, Inside Mom

  Park, Jane, 1972-

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  A young Korean boy discovers his mother comes across as reserved and quiet in public, but in the comfort of their home she is warm and outgoing. Ages 4-8.

• Perfect

  Brown, Waka T.,

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  Miki Amelia Masuda liked everything in her life to be perfect. Her room was immaculately clean. She only ate round cookies, not the broken ones. And if a stuffed animal had a tear in it, she couldn't bear to look at it. So when she accidentally…Read moreRead more of this annotation