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		<title>Picture Book Recommendations for AANHPI Heritage Month</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Happy AANHPI Heritage Month If you’re looking for meaningful picture book recommendations for AANHPI Heritage Month, this curated list highlights beautiful stories by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander creators. These diverse picture books for kids celebrate culture, family, identity, and belonging. Whether you’re building a home library, planning a classroom read-aloud, or searching for multicultural children’s books, these titles are a wonderful place to start. Sari-Sari Summers by Lynnor BontigaoFinding Papa by Angela Pham Krans, illustrated by Thi BuiMade for More by Chloe Ito Ward, illustrated by Gael AbaryKailani’s Gift by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, illustrated by Lynnor BontigaoBindu’s Bindis by Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Parvati PillaiBea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures by Christine Alemshah, illustrated by Dream Chen These AANHPI picture books highlight family traditions, identity, and everyday moments that reflect cultural pride. Our Nipa Hut by Rachell Abalos, illustrated by Gabriela LariosEyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho, illustrated by Dung HoBox of Dreams by Faith Kazmi, illustrated by Christine AlmedaPunky Aloha by Shar TuiasoaHolding On by Sophia N. Lee, illustrated by Isabel RoxasMessage in the Mooncake by Sapphire Chow, illustrated by Xiaojie Liu These children’s books about heritage center memory, tradition, and the ways culture is passed from one generation to the next. A Different Pond by Bao Phi, illustrated by Thi BuiAloha Everything by Kaylin Melia George, illustrated by Mae WaiteLolo’s Sari-Sari Store by Sophia N. Lee, illustrated by Christine AlmedaDanbi Leads the School Parade by Anna KimThe Jade Bracelet by Ha Dinh, illustrated by Yong Ling KangWhat Lolo Wants by Cristina Oxtra, illustrated by Jamie Bauza These extraordinary picture books offer heartfelt stories about community, relationships, and finding your place in the world. The Ocean Calls by Tina Cho, illustrated by Jess X. SnowMixed: A Colorful Story by Arree ChungMamie Takes a Stand by Marie Chan, illustrated by Sian JamesJust One Little Light by Kat Yeh, illustrated by Isabelle ArsenaultThe Bear in My Bed by Joyce WanDrawn Together by Minh Lê, illustrated by Dan Santat These diverse children’s picture books celebrate creativity, self-expression, and connection across generations. Celebrate AANHPI all year long with this curated list of book recommendations Remarkable Books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Authors Children&#8217;s Book Council &#8212; AAPI HERITAGE MONTH New York Public Library Asian American, Native Hawaiian &#38; Pacific Islander Heritage Reading List]]></description>
		
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