4th-5th Grade
The Berkeley Unified School District stands with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community. This reading list promotes books published in recent years that are devoted to uplifting Asian-American and Pacific Islander history, celebrating heritage, affirming identity, and promoting antiracism. Sharing these books is one part of our effort to develop anti-racist consciousness with and for our youth and ensure they know they are not alone.
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book
Published: 2023
Genre: Historical Fiction
Format: Picture Book
Audiobook available!
Published: 2022
Genre: Fantasy
Published: 2022
Genre: Memoir
Published: 2024
Genre: Historical Fiction
Format: Graphic Novel
Audiobook available!
Published: 2023
Genre: Non-Fiction / Biography
Published: 2022
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Audiobook available!
Published: 2022
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Format: Graphic Novel
Published: 2023
Genre: Fantasy
Published: 2024
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Published: 2022
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Audiobook available!
Published: 2022
Genre: Realistic Fiction / Sports
Format: Graphic Novel
Published: 2022
Genre: Non-Fiction/Biography
Format: Picture Book
Published: 2023
Genre: Realistic Fiction / Short Stories
Audiobook available!
Published: 2023
How do I read these books?
Many of these books are available through Berkeley school libraries as a physical and/or ebook. For more information about any of these books, or to check one of them out, ask your school librarian.
3-12 graders can find hundreds of great options on Sora. For Sora ebooks, you will be prompted to log in through Clever. More information on how to access Sora is available here.
TK-2 graders can find great ebooks and read-alouds through Tumblebooks or the Berkeley Public Library.
You will need a Berkeley Public Library card to order books through the Berkeley Public Library catalog. If you need a Berkeley Public Library card, click here.
For more information and instructions on accessing ebooks and audiobooks, visit our Digital Books page.
At a time when so many small businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, we also encourage folks to support our local bookstores:
Ashay by the Bay, Bandung Books, Eastwind Books, Marcus Books, Moe’s Books, Mr. Mopps, Books Inc., Pegasus Books and Mrs. Dalloways.