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

By Coll Rowe | March 30 2026 | English Language ArtsSocial Studies & History

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year.

AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles

 

Roar
Roar
Varsha Bajaj
9780593699058
The New York Times bestselling author of Thirst brings readers the gripping story of a boy whose eye-opening trip to a tiger sanctuary ignites his desire to join those who are roaring to protect the animals
$17.99 US
May 12, 2026
Hardcover
192 Pages
Nancy Paulsen Books
Bing's Cherries
Bing's Cherries
Julia Kuo, Livia Blackburne
9780593902813
A modern American tall tale woven by a girl and her father about Ah Bing, the Chinese immigrant behind the Pacific Northwest's most delicious cherries.
$18.99 US
Mar 10, 2026
Hardcover
48 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
A Kids Book About First Generation Immigrants
A Kids Book About First Generation Immigrants
Travis Mien Hsing Chen
9780241743751
Every first-generation immigrant has a unique story. And you are part of a large community who understands you.
$19.99 US
May 06, 2025
Hardcover
64 Pages
DK Children
Broken
Broken
X. Fang
9781774882009
A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book! • A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2025! • Recipient of three Starred Reviews! Join Mei Mei on her hilarious and emotional journey in this dramatic and tenderhearted picture book about guilt and forgiveness, from the acclaimed creator of We Are Definitely Human.
$18.99 US
Oct 14, 2025
Hardcover
48 Pages
Tundra Books
Incredible
Incredible
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Changed the World
Alex Shibutani, Maia Shibutani, Dion MBD
9780593525463
Olympians Alex and Maia Shibutani continue their Amazing exploration of more than thirty extraordinary Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have changed the world in this gorgeous and inclusive picture book.
$18.99 US
May 13, 2025
Hardcover
32 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
Gracie Wei #1: You're a Winner, Gracie Wei
Gracie Wei #1: You're a Winner, Gracie Wei
Kristen Mei Chase, Basia Tran
9780593812990
Meet Gracie Wei—a go-getting fourth grader who's determined to win it all at her school’s spelling bee competition! A charming new chapter book series for fans of Ivy and Bean or Dory Fantasmagory.
$6.99 US
Mar 03, 2026
Paperback
96 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Curry Means More
Curry Means More
Maria Marianayagam, Geeta Ladi
9781662620294
Fry Bread meets Bilal Cooks Daal in this story about a girl and her mom introducing a school friend to curry—and discovering all the things that curry means to them as they learn to make it together.
$18.99 US
Oct 28, 2025
Hardcover
40 Pages
Astra Young Readers
The Witches of Anderson House: A Spell for Disaster
The Witches of Anderson House: A Spell for Disaster
Jennie Poh, Jennie Poh, Dave Lowe
9780593971475
Myrtle Stormwhisper is certain of one thing: tonight is the perfect night for a bit of magic! But it’s been so long since Myrtle has cast a spell—what if she’s forgotten how?!
$18.99 US
Sep 02, 2025
Hardcover
144 Pages
DK flip
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