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Shining a Light: Celebrating 40 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Changed the World
“A collective biography of forty influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, from Kalpana Chawla to Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson to Tammy Duckworth, whose historical contributions readers may not know but whose light shines on, with stunning illustrated portraits by Hugo Award nominee Victo Ngai. From scientists to sports stars, aerospace engineers to artists, every person shines in this collection. Dynamic portraits for each person showcase bold colors and clever, precise details. Each biography celebrates the determination and courage of people who were on the forefront of changing society. Using their specific talents, each individual fought for the space for people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to be seen and treated with dignity and respect. Their important legacies live on today.” — publisher
Astrid and Apollo and the Awesome Dance Audition
“Astrid and Apollo watch their cousin Lily in an amazing dance performance, and she convinces them to audition for the Hmong dance school she attends. Astrid is excited, but Apollo isn’t so sure. The twins learn the audition routine and work hard to prepare for the big day. When Apollo faces a setback, he realizes how much he does want a place at the dance school. Will his creative solution save the day or cost him his chance?” -publisher
Astrid and Apollo and the Family Fun Fair Day
“It’s time for the fair! Astrid, Apollo, Eliana, and their parents head out for a day of fun, food, and family. The fair is hosting a scavenger hunt, and they join the game to find mystery items based on the five senses. But the biggest puzzle of all is trying to figure out what Eliana is asking for! As they hunt their way through the list, eating their favorite foods and playing their favorite games, will they finally discover what Eliana’s favorite is?” -publisher
Astrid and Apollo and the Ice Fishing Adventure
“It’s ice fishing season, and the twins are looking forward to a fun day in the ice house. Dad shows the kids how to be safe on the ice, how to drill a hole, and how to catch fish. The fishing fun begins and everyone is having a great time. . . except for Mom. She is cold and worried about things going wrong. But when an uninvited guest arrives and surprises the family, it’s Mom who ends up laughing loudest of all.” -publisher
Astrid and Apollo and the Super Staycation
“Astrid and Apollo’s family is excited for their trip to Laos to attend a family wedding. But bad weather cancels their plans, and the twins’ parents are disappointed to miss seeing their home country. Some brainstorming and a messy painting project inspire an idea: If their parents can’t go to Laos, Astrid and Apollo will bring Laos to them! But can they keep their plan a surprise?” -publisher
Today Is Different
“Mai, a young Hmong girl, and Kiara, a young Black girl, are best friends. They do everything together—riding the bus, eating lunch, playing at recess. But one day Kiara misses school and Mai goes looking for answers. When she learns that her best friend is protesting an act of police violence against the Black community, Mai decides to join the protest too. Her parents at first want to protect her by keeping her at home, but she shows them that standing together makes all of us stronger.”–publisher
From the Tops of the Trees
“A moving and inspiring true story about how a father’s love helped a daughter dream of a life beyond the confines of the refugee camp where they live Young Kalia has never known life beyond the fences of the Ban Vinai Refugee Camp. The Thai camp holds many thousands of Hmong families who fled in the aftermath of the little-known Secret War in Laos that was waged during America’s Vietnam War. For Kalia and her cousins, life isn’t always easy, but they still find ways to play, racing with chickens and riding a beloved pet dog. Just four years old, Kalia is still figuring out her place in the world. When she asks what is beyond the fence, at first her father has no answers for her. But on the following day, he leads her to the tallest tree in the camp and, secure in her father’s arms, Kalia sees the spread of a world beyond. Kao Kalia Yang’s sensitive prose and Rachel Wada’s evocative illustrations bring to life this tender true story of the love between a father and a daughter.” — publisher
Yang warriors
Fierce and determined children confront the hardships of Ban Vinai refugee camp, where the author lived as a child. Yang’s older sister, seven-year-old Dawb, was one of the story’s warriors, and her brave adventure unfolds here with all the suspense and excitement that held her five- year-old sister spellbound many years later. Accompanied by the imagery of debut illustrator Billy Thao, the warriors’ secret mission shows what feats of compassion and courage children can perform, bringing more than foraged greens back to the younger children and to their elders. In this unforgiving place, with little to call their own, these children are the heroes, offering gifts of hope and belonging in a truly unforgettable way
The Most Beautiful Thing
“Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang’s childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving picture book portrays a family with a great deal of love and little money. Weaving together Kalia’s story with that of her beloved grandmother, the book moves from the jungles of Laos to the family’s early years in the United States.” — publisher
The Shared Room
"When someone you love dies, you know what doesn’t die? Love. On the hot beach, among colorful umbrellas blooming beneath a bright sun, no one saw a little girl walk into the water. Now, many months later, her bedroom remains empty, her drawers hold her clothes, her pillows and sheets still have her scent, and her mother and father, brothers and sister carry her in their hearts, along with their grief, which takes up so much space. Then one snowy day, the mother and father ask the girl’s older brother, "Would you like a room of your own?" He wants to know, "Whose?" They say, "Your sister’s." Tenderly, and with refreshing authenticity, beloved Minnesota writer Kao Kalia Yang tells the story of a Hmong American family living with loss and tremendous love. Her direct and poignant words are accompanied by the evocative and expressive drawings of Hmong American artist Xee Reiter. The Shared Room brings a message of comfort and hope to readers young and old"–
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