ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

Jina Jeong is a Korean American girl who takes action for causes she cares about! Whether it’s saving energy, protecting endangered animals, or helping classmates, Jina’s big ideas and determination inspire readers to get involved in their own communities. 

Nine-year-old Divya’s life is turned upside down when her family moves from Delhi, India, to a new city halfway across the world. Everyone keeps saying change is good—but not if you didn’t want to leave home in the first place! Introduce kids to Divya by reading Far from Home, then celebrate the release of brand-new title Divya’s Supersecret Plan with bookmarks and a craft activity. 

Meet Ali the Great! Ali’s big ideas sometimes land him in a little trouble—but his even bigger heart always comes through stronger in the end. Join in on his many adventures and discover how you can always count on curious, clever Ali! This charming chapter book series from Saadia Faruqi (author of the well-loved Yasmin series), will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution—you just have to find it! You’ll find lots of helpful resources to accompany both Ali and Yasmin series here.  

With their Hmong American family, eight-year-old twins Astrid and Apollo try new things such as camping, fishing, and soccer. Showcasing a warm sibling relationship, as well as themes of exploration and tradition, Astrid and Apollo will delight young readers. Download Q&A With Author V.T. Bidania to learn more, or download these cute bookmarks—perfect for book buddies! 

Written by Sheelue Yang, the graphic novel series The Nhia Normal is a darkly humorous, normalizing exploration of coming-of-age anxiety through the lens of an authentic preteen girl.

‘"Nhia’s emotions and tone shine beautifully through Donelly’s illustrations, perfectly complementing and enhancing Yang’s text." —School Library Journal