the name jar by yangsook choi read aloud

Maya and the Turtle: A Korean Fairy Tale by Soma Han and John C.

Story about a girl and a crane explores themes of friendship and respect for nature.

Lotus and Feather by Ji-li Jiang and Julie Downing

A girl learns to love being Chinese American in this joyful tale.

A child welcomes her grandfather on his first visit from China in this tale of love across generations and cultures.

Grandpa Grumps by Katrina Moore and Xindi Yan

Touching true story of immigration highlights the experience of loving and longing to be in two countries at once.

Lovely picture books celebrate family identity and heritage with self-love and empowerment.East Asian Characters and AuthorsĮyes That Kiss in the Corners and Eyes That Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho and Dung Ho When you're finished, you can find even more recommendations for kids' books featuring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander characters and experiences. Plus, they're a great starting point for learning about experiences and cultures that kids aren't familiar with. These stories can help you talk with children about their own family's history and heritage. The read-aloud videos here feature characters and authors from close to 20 different cultures. To celebrate AANHPI heritage as a family, you can explore this great diversity through stories by and about members of these communities. Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) are a vast group of communities that have unique cultures, traditions, and histories.

The name jar by yangsook choi read aloud