Illustrated by Rafael Mayani | This thought-provoking and tender book explores how a grandmother contends with racism during an everyday bus ride, as told by her granddaughter.

Illustrated by Tracy Subisak | Kylie is nervous about visiting her grandma in Taipei until they become closer while exploring the city. Mirror poetry reflects Kylie’s changing emotions in this intergenerational story.

Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat | Anni’s determined to get Uncle’s famous biryani recipe, so she watches his moves like a hawk to figure out his secret. Vibrant illustrations bring readers straight to Little India.

Illustrated by Salini Perera | Izzy notices her hair and skin tone look different from her mother’s. Her mother reminds her that not all children and parents look the same—but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re family.

Illustrated by Tonya Engel | This is the inspiring story of 15-year-old Claudette Colvin, whose small step for change led to a ripple effect that impacted history. Change happened—because Claudette was here.

Illustrated by Keith Henry Brown | The true story of Tybre Faw, a 10-year-old activist determined to meet his hero, Congressman John Lewis.

Illustrated by Anu Chouhan | Can Bharatanatyam, a traditional South Asian dance, and ballet go together? Paro isn’t so sure…until her mother visits her ballet class and shows her the beauty and similarities in both dance forms.

Illustrated by Steffi Walthall | Black-eyed peas, hoghead cheese, greens, and pralines are some of the foods Frances helps her grandmother prepare for New Years Day. Each dish symbolizes her African American ancestors and their journeys.

Illustrated by Daniel Minter | For centuries, the color blue was one of the most sought-after shades in the world. Discover the historical and cultural significance of the color blue in this vibrant book.

Illustrated by Janelle Washington | Mamie Till-Mobley channeled grief over her son—Emmett Till, a teen brutally murdered during a family visit—into a call for action. This picture book honors her impact on the civil rights movement.

Illustrated by Krystal Quiles | The beautiful song of the coquí frogs disappears when a home is destroyed during Hurricane Maria. Elena and her family attempt to rebuild their habitat, so the frogs can return once more.

Illustrated by Keith Mallett | In this enlightening picture book about an architect of the early 1900s in Los Angeles, readers follow Paul R. Williams’ journey as he faces challenges and successes in the business.

Illustrated by E.B. Lewis | A celebration of the love, confidence, and encouragement that fathers give their children. Fathers from many cultures make lasting memoires with their families in this beautiful picture book.

Illustrated by Chioma Ebinama | Emile enjoys spending time in his neighborhood field, smelling flowers, and taking in the changing seasons. Poetic text and watercolor illustrations invite readers into Emile’s world.

Illustrated by Dung Ho | Upset by how he is illustrated in a friend’s drawing, a young Asian boy turns to the men in his family to learn about self-love and pride.

Illustrated by Kalila J. Fuller | Read this introduction to the life of Ria Thundercloud, an Indigenous dancer who fell in love with the craft at her first powwow and eventually become an international champion and professional dancer.

Illustrated by Jonathan Nelson | Kara and Amanda are best friends and cousins who wonder if their friendship will survive when Kara moves back to the Rez. Captures the bond between cousins.

Dat moves to a new country, and everything around him is alien and confusing, especially the language. How can you make friends when everyone is speaking gibberish? Dat’s fear, uncertainty, and isolation is made visual to readers.

Going Places: Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book

Illustrated by April Harrison | Take an A-to-Z journey through the history, people, sights, and sounds of iconic Harlem, New York, in this illustrated love letter to the neighborhood.

Illustrated by Manal Mirza | In this delightfully visual tale on creativity and entrepreneurship, budding fashionista Hana finds a solution for her overflowing collection of hijabs.

Illustrated by Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien | An and Grandfather Ông patiently grow fruit to make Grandma Bà’s favorite Vietnamese dish. Will it help her cloudy memory and bring her closer to Ông and her family?

Illustrated by Sophie Diao | Penned as an immigrant couple’s hopes, wishes, and dreams for their first-generation Asian American child, this book teaches self-love and shows how unique and golden all of our stories are.

Illustrated by Anna Cunha | On Indigo Beach, a young girl dreams of her distant relatives on the shores of Africa and beyond. Pastels add a gentle touch of this tale between two girls linked by customs and traditions.

Illustrated by Lavanya Naidu | Asiya loves exploring her Nanu’s katha chest full of quilts made from her Khalas’ old saris. Each soft quilt represents the history of the women in her family and chronicle each Aunt’s story.

When Epic moves to a new neighborhood, he tries to change to fit in. Will his old skateboard moves help him make new friends? Rhythmic text and Morrison’s graffiti-inspired artwork bring Epic and his stunts to life.

Meet Gravity, a streetball legend who could jump so high that the team could go for ice cream before he came back down. Can he learn to be a team player, so his squad can reach new heights together?

Illustrated by Erin K. Robinson | Sandwiched between mundane chores is a visit to a sunlit place where a child is free to be anything they imagine. A lyrical ode to libraries and its books.

Illustrated by Hyewon Yum | In a classroom full of children who speak an array of languages and come from different countries, Luli finds something that brings them together—tea! A delightful picture book for children.

Illustrated by Andrea Pippins | An uplifting biography about Mae Reeves, an African American entrepreneur and trailblazer with a vision to create unique hats for all women while pushing through discrimination and her personal hardships.

Illustrated by Carl Joe Williams | In this rhythmic picture book with mixed-media art, a brother and sister reflect on the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and rediscover joy in a Mardi Gras celebration.

Nina loves visiting her two grandmas—one in Malaysia and one in England. Follow Nina as she explores different cultures in this adventure about cultural identity.

Illustrated by Gracey Zhang | In this story about self-confidence, shy Nigel talks to the moon about his big dreams. When career day approaches, he must decide if he's brave enough to share them out loud with his classmates.

Illustrated by Magdalena Mora | Told from the perspective of a young girl who is denied entry into the U.S., this book chronicles the story of “the Notebook Keeper” at the San Ysidro Border checkpoint in Mexico.

Illustrated by Vali Mintzi | With the Syrian War raging around them, Nour and her friends find refuge, solace, and promise in their basement library and their collection of books gathered from abandoned buildings.

Illustrated by Pascal Campion | Jae is a young immigrant from South Korea who moves into a new apartment, where his new friend Rosa helps him feel right at home. When Rosa moves, Jae takes on the role to befriend and welcome new children.

Minoru Yamasaki persevered in the face of anti-Japanese sentiment to pursue his dream to become an architect. Simple lyrical text is used to explore his search for serenity and how it inspired him to design peaceful, bright spaces.

Illustrated by Frank Morrison | The classic spiritual is brought to life in this illustrated book. Weatherford captures decades of the African American experience—from the onset of slavery to present day.

Illustrated by Julie Flett | Based on Sainte-Marie’s song, Still This Love Goes On has earth-toned pastel illustrations that take the reader through the seasons in a celebration of Indigenous community, traditions, and family.

Illustrated by Briana Mukodiri Uchendu | On the verge of adolescence, Jay must have a difficult conversation on how to stay safe as a Black boy—when all he wants is to be a kid.

What’s in a name? Identity! In this picture book, Mirha is excited for the first day of school…until her classmates mispronounce her name. Encouraged by her mom, Mirha helps her peers say it correctly and see the beauty in her name.

Illustrated by Teresa Martínez | When a family is separated due to U.S. immigration laws, one daughter must make the journey to find her voice and use it far and wide to bring her mother back home.

According to tradition, women are expected to marry—not fight! Will Princess Khutulun bow to custom or become a warrior and fight for her father’s kingdom? Accompanied by sweeping images of life on the Mongolian steppes.

Illustrated by Keisha Morris | This inspiring autobiographical picture book documents how the Black community in Virginia banded together to educate their children after white lawmakers closed public schools to prevent integration.

In this thought-provoking story, Zahra’s family is forced to move from the deserts of Kuwait to the deserts of New Mexico. Heartbroken, Zahra must learn how to make this new place her home.

Illustrated by André Ceolin | Rocio yearns for her life in Central America—especially for her abuela—after moving to the United States. Her grandmother's special package reminds her that love cannot be separated by distance.

Illustrated by Leo Espinosa | A nostalgic look at summer in the 1970s—back when a street in Brooklyn was one’s playground and world. Rhythmic text and retro illustrations capture how it felt to live during this time.

This tribute to 18 Asian and Asian American trailblazers of the past and present is gorgeously illustrated by 15 talented Asian and Asian American artists.