A young Malaysian boy enthusiastically assists his grandmother prepare their Lunar New Year dinner, all the while learning about the history of their traditional cuisine.
Picture Book
Areli Is A Dreamer: A True Story By Areli Morales, A Daca Recipient
“In the first picture book written by a DACA dreamer Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story of moving from a quiet town in Mexico to the bustling and noisy metropolis of New York City”–
Yenebi’s Drive To School
Yenebi, her sister Melanie, and mom drive to school every morning across the US-Mexico border.
To The Other Side
“A girl reframes the dangerous border crossing between Mexico and the United States as a game to help her brother through the journey”–
The Musicians Of Bremen: A Grimm’s Fairy Tale
The Town Musicians of Bremen
The Magical Wishing Fish: The Classic Grimm’s Tale Of The Fisherman And His Wife
One day a poor fisherman catches a fish that says he’s an enchanted prince and begs to be set free. But when the fisherman tells his wife the story, she demands that the fish grants a wish in return. The magical wishing fish grants them a new house, riches and power.
Red Riding Hood
A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest on her way to visit her grandmother.
Mina Belongs Here
Mina is worried about starting a new kindergarten in her new country. The classroom is full of laughter, friendly faces and fun things to do, but the only word Mina can understand is her name. As she listens to stories and songs, chatter and instructions, Mina’s understanding steadily grows. She tries out sounds that roar in her throat and tickle her tongue until the new words feel like her own. Then one day, Mina realizes that this language now belongs to her, and she belongs to this new world. And she’s ready to welcome others in.
My Strange Shrinking Parents
“One boy’s parents travel from far-off lands to improve their son’s life. But what happens next is unexpected. What does it mean when your parents are different? With humor and pathos, Sworder reflects on the strange nature of giving and receiving love and celebrates those parents who embrace a hard life for themselves in the hope of a better life for their children”– Provided by publisher