Kids Book Index
Kristen Mei Chase
Mei explores her Chinese American family’s history in Washington, D.C., then draws on those stories at a rally against anti-Asian hate. Her family’s experiences help her connect Chinese heritage with American identity.
Jella Lepman and Her Library of Dreams: The Woman Who Rescued a Generation of Children and Founded the World’s Largest Children’s LibraryKatherine PatersonThe true story of how one visionary woman used children’s books to help heal a generation of Germany’s children after WWII and went on to set up the International Youth Library and International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY).Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Banquet for Cecilia: How Cecilia Chiang Revolutionized Chinese Food in AmericaJulie LeungCecilia Chiang brings regional Chinese cooking to American diners and reshapes how Chinese food and culture are understood in the United States.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
What Will I Do if I Miss You? A Picture Book for Separation AnxietyMelissa T. Shultz, illustrated by Lilia MiceliWhen Alex worries about starting day school and being apart from his mother, they create a heart-to-heart ritual for feeling connected while separated. The story models a self-soothing strategy for separation anxiety.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details