Valerie Ooka Pang
Board the Titanic with Valora Luck in this historical fiction book
Stacey Lee has written another exceptional novel of historical fiction, Luck of the Titanic, where she creates engaging, interesting and relatable Chinese American characters. Valora Luck is a courageous British Chinese youngster who traveled...
Honoring, remembering and sharing the life of Kim Ark and his fight for justice
Has anyone questioned your citizenship? Has anyone ever said to you, “You don’t belong here. Go back to where you came from!” Meaning you are not an American and should go back to where...
Two children’s books that show and tell how nature enriches our lives
Nature provides us with many resources. We get fruit from some trees and bushes. We also find greens for our soups and salads. The two books presented here show how trees and watercress give...
Love and kindness are the themes in children’s book “Lala’s Words”
In Lala’s Words by Gracey Zhang, protagonist Lala is a busy girl. She runs down the street and around the neighborhood even in hot, hot weather. She doesn’t seem to notice how hot it...
Children’s book “Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma” shows the famed...
Yo Yo Ma is arguably the most famous cellist in the world and a wonderful role model. He says he is first a human being, second a musician, and third a cellist.
Ma was born...
Two children’s book reviews: “Everyone Poops” celebrates 25 years and “There Must Be More...
Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi
Kids laugh. Parents laugh. This is a great book to teach toddlers about using the toilet. The book has been helping parents for years, and this is its 25th anniversary.
Parents...
“This Time It Will Be Different” features teenaged Asian American youth with familiar and...
The excellent novel, This Time It Will Be Different, describes the struggles of CJ Katsuyama, a 17-year-old high-school student who is trying to figure out what she believes and values. CJ (Chisaki Joan) sees...
Cooking to care for others: “Our Little Kitchen”
Looking for a fun gift for a youngster who is between four and seven years old? Our Little Kitchen by Jillian Tamaki is an excellent choice. She shares several recipes from vegetable soup to...
A grandma’s stories of life in Laos light up this children’s book
The Most Beautiful Thing is a lovely picture book about Kalia, a third grader whose Grandma is a Hmong immigrant from Laos. Kalia loves her Grandma so much and believes it is an honor...
Asian American picture books: Full of wisdom
When Spring Comes to the DMZ : By Uk-Bae Lee (author and illustrator)
War is created by people. Many young children do not know much about war unless they are refugees from countries such as...
