Asian Books DARA’S CLEVER TRAP: A STORY FROM CAMBODIA Dara’s Clever Trap is an easy-to-read early chapter book that shows that princesses are very well capable of saving themselves (and their princes for that matter!). Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description Cambodian Princess Dara is an architect known for her brains. When she falls […]
Asian Books KATIE WOO LOVES SCHOOL For Katie Woo, school is just one big adventure after another. Her teacher, Miss Winkle, makes every day special, from taking the class on fun field trips to giving them exciting special projects. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description For Katie Woo, school is just one
Asian Books THE LIBRARIAN OF BASRA: A TRUE STORY FROM IRAQ The Librarian of Basra is a true story about an inspiring woman’s love of literature and respect for knowledge. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description “In the Koran, the first thing God said to Muhammad was ‘Read.’” When war comes to Iraq,
Asian Books GOLDFISH AND CHRYSANTHEMUMS Goldfish and Chrysanthemums is a gentle story about strong intergenerational family bonds. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description When Nancy sees how saddened her grandmother is by the news of her childhood home being torn down, she comes up with a beautiful idea: She recreates grandmother’s childhood garden. Goldfish
Asian Books MALALA YOUSAFZAI: WARRIOR WITH WORDS Warrior with Words tells the inspiring story of a brave Pakistani girl who stands up for every child’s right to education. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description “One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world”. Warrior with Words tells the inspiring story of
Asian Books MAYA LIN: ARTIST-ARCHITECT OF LIGHT AND LINES Maya Lin tells the story of the bold artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description Bestselling Maya Lin tells the story of the bold artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Starting with her childhood, young readers will learn that
Asian Books THE YEAR OF THE BOOK The Year of the Book is an early chapter book about the ups and downs of friendships. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description Part of the Anna Wong series, The Year of the Book is an early chapter book about the ups and downs of friendships. 4th grader
Asian Books RUBY LU, BRAVE AND TRUE Ruby Lu Brave and True is the first in a series of early chapter books about the adventures of an energetic young Asian American girl. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description Ruby Lu loves being Ruby Lu! Well, most of the time… for example when she is the star of
Asian Books THE MAGIC BRUSH The Magic Brush is a family story, a magical adventure, and an introduction to Chinese characters all at once. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description The Magic Brush is a family story, a magical adventure, and an introduction to Chinese characters all at once. A grandfather teaches a young
Asian Books APPLE PIE FOURTH OF JULY Apple Pie 4th of July is a simple and charming story about cultural differences and a child’s fears of not fitting in. Book Store Details Amazon Description About the Author Description A young Asian American girl struggles with the fact that her parents want to sell Chinese food on