Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage

"Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America. But a bit nervous too, for when she walks into the classroom, everything goes quiet. Everyone stares. Danbi wants to join in the dances and the games, but she doesn't know the rules and just can't get anything right. Luckily, she isn't one to give up. With a spark of imagination, she makes up a new game and leads her classmates on a parade to remember! Danbi Leads the School Parade introduces...

"Provides step-by-step instructions for easy origami models, including a drinking cup, a spinning top, and a fortune-teller"--Provided by publisher.

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own...

Surveys food products, customs, and preparation in Korea, describing typical dishes, cooking techniques, and recipes for a variety of meals.

A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather's journey to America which he later also undertakes, and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries.

In 1841, rescued by an American whaler after a terrible shipwreck leaves him and his four companions castaways on a remote island, fourteen-year-old Manjiro, who dreams of becoming a samurai, learns new laws and customs as he becomes the first Japanese person to set foot in the United States. closely based on the true story of Nakahama Manjirō

"Simple text and striking photographs present Japan, its culture, and its geography"--Provided by publisher.

Inspired by traditional Japanese dolls, this story introduces readers to the Kokeshis' kimonos and hair-dos as well as Japanese culture. Contains die-cut pages, flaps and gatefolds.

"The bold story of Maya Lin, the artist-architect who designed the Vietnam War Memorial"--