Keira Soleore
“Binny’s Diwali” is a feast for the eyes and soul
Bright fairy lights, warm oil lamps, colorful powder designs, new clothes, sparkling jewelry, delicious sweets, savory snacks and firecrackers…all make the season of Diwali a joyous occasion. While the multi day festival has Hindu...
Two books that address the trauma and stories of child refugees
Children suffer the most when people are displaced from their homes through natural means and/or human depredations and violence. Without their volition and against their wishes, they are uprooted from the safety and security...
Getting to know the scope and breadth of author Rajani LaRocca’s children’s and middle...
This year is a banner year for author Rajani LaRocca. She has two middle grade novels publishing as well as four picture books for children.
Welcome to the International Examiner, Rajani. How did you get...
Meet Chirri & Chirra, two best friends who find adventure after adventure in...
Chirri & Chirra is an utterly charming series of children’s picture books by well-known Japanese writer and illustrator Kaya Doi. They have been translated from Japanese and published in English by the quintessentially indie...
6 children’s books explore courage, imagination, and the secrets of the universe
Child of the Universe by Ray Jayawardhana, illustrated by Raul Colón
This book has a fascinating concept: How is one small child related to the immense complexities of the universe? Where does the life of...
If your children are looking for some new books to read, we have some...
IE writer Keira Soleore has compiled a list of children's books featuring Asian characters and all by Asian and Asian American authors. If your children are looking for some new books to read as...
