A Different Pond, by Bao PhiRecommended Age: 4-8
A 2018 Caldecott Honor Book that Kirkus Reviews calls "a must-read for our times," The story uses a midnight fishing trip to glimpse into a relationship between father and son - and between cultures, old and new. It also looks at the struggles that immigrants face when they are new to this country. |
It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way, by Kyo MaclearRecommended Age: 4-8
4 Starred reviews for this picture book that is equal parts biography, inspiring story, and a look at racial diversity in America. Gyo Fujikawa, was an artist and a groundbreaking Japanese American hero in the fight for racial diversity in picture books |
Stand Up, Yumi Chung, by Jessica KimRecommended Age: 8-12
On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her "Yu-MEAT" because she smells like her family's Korean barbecue restaurant. On the inside, Yumi is ready for her Netflix stand-up special. Her notebook is filled with mortifying memories that she's reworked into comedy gold. All she needs is a stage and courage. |