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Some families look alike, some don't. Some families are formed through birth, and some families are formed by adoption. But as the little girl in this heartwarming book makes clear, being a family isn't about who you look like or where you were born—it's about the love that binds you together...

A space-obsessed boy and his dog, Carl Sagan, take a journey toward family, love, hope, and awe in this funny and moving novel for fans of Counting by 7s and Walk Two Moons. 11-year-old Alex Petroski loves space and rockets, his mom, his brother, and his dog Carl Sagan—named for his hero, the...

One lie snowballs into a full-blown double life in this irresistible story about an aspiring stand-up comedian. On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her "Yu-MEAT" because she smells like her family's Korean barbecue restaurant. On the...

Twelve-year-old April is a talented performer who is determined to land the starring role in the school play, but no one believes she can do it because of her tracheostomy tube. A heartwarming story of friendship, identity, and the importance of chasing your dreams. Sixth grader April Xue lives...

A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book! 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. When Mei Mei accidentally...

A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious about fitting in. So instead of introducing...

Sometimes it’s hard to wait! In this third book in the Ly-Lan Finds a Way chapter book series about a daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ly-Lan loses a tooth, but the Tooth Fairy doesn’t visit her that night. Now she has to solve a mystery (where is the missing Tooth Fairy?) while learning...

Breathtaking suspense, unforgettable characters, and a pinch of magic combine in the dual stories of two young people—one in 731 China, and one in 1931 Chinatown—on perilous journeys to save their families. An instant classic from the beloved and bestselling author of the Vanderbeekers...

Growing up, Wat Misaka wasn’t the tallest kid on the basketball court, but he was fast and he loved the game! In his Japanese American basketball league, Wat dribbled with speed and shared the ball as much as he scored. Encouraged by his father to always do his best, Wat applied this mindset to every challenge in his life. As Wat spent more time on the court, his passion for the game grew. He played in college at the University of Utah during WWII, a time when many Japanese Americans were stripped of their freedoms and incarcerated by the US government. 

An exciting follow-up to Lei and the Fire Goddess features a mysterious, invisible island, dangerous spirits, and a newcomer who does not need Lei's help...or does she? It turns out that curses are real. After saving her best friend and ancestral guardian, Kaipo, from Pele the fire goddess’s...

Katie Woo's dog, Goldie, was very old. Goldie became sick and died. Katie will miss her friend. She is glad that she has lots of happy memories of Goldie.

A mean boy always teases Katie Woo. It makes Katie sad and mad. How can she make the bully stop teasing her?

Jake's new toy plane is missing. No one knows where it is, except Katie Woo. But Katie wants to keep the plane. What should she do?

It was supposed to be a fun day at the beach, but Katie Woo is being bossy. Can she stop being bossy and have fun with her friends?

Pedro and Katie are visiting Pedro’s Aunt Carmen’s farm. A frowning scarecrow has the kids spooked. Shadows and creepy sounds have Katie convinced that old scarecrow is haunted. But could there be another explanation?

Katie's Grandma has tripped on a cracked sidewalk and hurt her ankle, but she's soon rescued by two real life heroes: the paramedics! Katie learns that fixing up ankles is just part of a paramedic's job. They can actually save lives with their speedy and careful work. Super Paramedic to the rescue!

Katie Woo has been learning about mummies, when she decides to make one of her own. With Pedro's help, Katie makes a wonderful mummy and case. When the two mummy makers let their project sit to dry, the mummy goes missing! Katie and Pedro start collecting clues that they hope will lead them to the missing mummy.

A big storm is coming, and Katie is worried: what if they run out of food? The Woo family and friends head to Mr. Nelson's store to stock up on supplies and get a lesson on buying and selling. Who knew a trip to the store could offer so much?

When Katie's aunt Patty is elected mayor, Katie thinks her aunt will be able to make fabulous new rules, like free ice cream on Sundays! After Aunt Patty explains how the office works, Katie wants to share her ideas with the city council. How can Katie and her friends make the neighborhood better for kids like them?

You may have learned about Cesar Chavez’s leadership in organizing the well-known Delano Grape Strike and Boycott of the 1960s. But did you know it began as a strike led by Larry Itliong? He was a Filipino labor organizer who had also been working with grape pickers in California at the time.