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4) Watercress
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English
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BEST BOOKS 2021
Caldecott Award Winners
Diverse Books - East & Southeast Asians
Main Children's Staff Picture Book Favorites
Caldecott Award Winners
Diverse Books - East & Southeast Asians
Main Children's Staff Picture Book Favorites
Description
Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents.
Author
Language
English
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors for Kids
Fun Family Read-Alouds for Preschool and Older
Realistic Fiction for Kids
Fun Family Read-Alouds for Preschool and Older
Realistic Fiction for Kids
Description
Follows a young Chinese American girl, as she navigates relationships with family, friends, and her fourth-grade classroom, and finds a true best friend.
Author
Language
English
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors for Kids
Funny Books for Kids
If You Like Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Realistic Fiction for Kids
Funny Books for Kids
If You Like Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Realistic Fiction for Kids
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Description
A young boy in Concord, Massachusetts, who loves superheroes and comes from a long line of brave Chinese farmer-warriors, wants to make friends, but first he must overcome his fear of everything.
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English
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Description
"Mia Tang thinks she's going to have the best year ever. She and her parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to run the front desk with her best friend, Lupe, and she's finally getting somewhere with her writing! But as it turns out, sixth grade is no picnic"--Provided by publisher.
13) I am golden
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Language
English
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Celebrate AAPI Heritage
Celebrating Myself!: Books for Kids
Summer Reading Committee's Recommended Reads
Celebrating Myself!: Books for Kids
Summer Reading Committee's Recommended Reads
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Description
This moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese American children, is a jubilant celebration of accepting who you are.