Lately, there has been a lot of fear and pain in the Asian communities in the United States. This stems from anti-Asian sentiments that people have heard, seen, and experienced since the start of the pandemic. However, let us keep in mind and remind everyone that racism against Asian people have been going on for a very long time and is nothing new. With that being said, there are so many ways to support these communities, but some ways are to amplify their voices, share their experiences, celebrate their joys and accomplishments, and learn about their history. Here is a list of my favorite children’s books highlighting these wonderful communities that I am so proud to be a part of. I hope for you to read and share these titles with your family. Enjoy!
Sincerely, Miss Cristina
Alex’s Good Fortune by Benson Sham
Once Upon A World: Snow White by Chloe Perkins
Up To My Knees! by Grace Lin
My Friends by Taro Gomi
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Sumo Joe by Mia Wenjen
I Dream of Popo by Livia Blackburne
When Lola Visits by Michelle Sterling (coming soon)
The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia Yang
Clara Lee & the Apple Pie Dream by Jenny Han
Calvin Coconut: Hero of Hawaii by Graham Salisbury
Jasmine Toguchi: Flamingo Keeper by Debbi Michiko Florence
Mindy Kim & the Trip to Korea by Lyla Lee (coming soon)
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Fly on the Wall by Remy Lai
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Any Day with You by Mae Respicio
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Under the Broken Sky by Mariko Nagai
Sam Wu is Not Afraid of the Dark by Katie & Kevin Tsang
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Pilu of the Woods by Mai K. Nguyen
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Suee & the Shadow by Ginger Ly
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Stargazing by Jen Wang
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American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
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The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee by Julie Leung
Little People, Big Dreams: Bruce Lee by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara
A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa by Andrea D’Aquino
Patsy Mink by Stephanie Cham