Books for Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By Coll Rowe | April 2 2024 | English Language ArtsSocial Studies & History

Every May we celebrate the rich history and culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Browse a curated selection of fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators that we think your students will love.

Find our collection of titles here:

Elementary School

My Lost Freedom
My Lost Freedom
A Japanese American World War II Story
Michelle Lee, George Takei
9780593566350
A moving, beautifully illustrated true story for children ages 6 to 9 about growing up in Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II—from the iconic Star Trek actor, activist, and author of the New York Times bestselling graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy.
$19.99 US
Apr 16, 2024
Hardcover
48 Pages
Crown Books for Young Readers
Growing Up under a Red Flag
Growing Up under a Red Flag
A Memoir of Surviving the Chinese Cultural Revolution
Ying Chang Compestine, Xinmei Liu
9780593533987
A stirring and magnificently illustrated picture-book memoir of the author’s childhood during the Chinese Cultural Revolution
$19.99 US
May 07, 2024
Hardcover
40 Pages
Rocky Pond Books
Kailani's Gift
Kailani's Gift
Lynnor Bontigao, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
9780593577790
A picture book celebration of family, Filipino heritage, and dance that showcases the value of patience, perseverance, and blessing others with your gifts and talents.
$14.99 US
Apr 16, 2024
Hardcover
40 Pages
WaterBrook Children's
Built to Last
Built to Last
Dan Santat, Minh Lê
9780593569177
Meet two friends who think they're building imaginative worlds with blocks but come to realize they've been building something far greater--a sturdy, solid friendship--in this picturebook by award-winning creators.
$18.99 US
Apr 30, 2024
Hardcover
40 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Amazing
Amazing
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All
Alex Shibutani, Maia Shibutani, Aaliya Jaleel, Dane Liu
9780593525432
From Olympic ice dancing medalists Alex and Maia Shibutani, this beautifully illustrated picture book highlights the achievements of many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have made invaluable contributions to the world.
$18.99 US
Apr 18, 2023
Hardcover
32 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
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