Five Books by Asian Authors and Illustrators to Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a significant traditional holiday celebrated in various parts of Asia. It's a...
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Jun 10, 20236 min read
11 books by Asian Authors and Illustrators for Father's Day Bonding
Father's Day is a special occasion to honor and celebrate the love and bond between fathers and their children. As we commemorate this...
May 11, 20234 min read
9 Heartwarming Books by AAPI Authors and Illustrators to Share with Your Little Ones on Mother's Day
Mother's Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate the love and warmth that mothers bring into our lives. It's a time to honor the...
Apr 30, 20235 min read
From Trailblazers to Trendsetters: 9 Inspiring Collections of AAPI Biographies
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and it's a great opportunity to reflect on the countless contributions that...
Apr 29, 20233 min read
Bobalicious Reads: Celebrating National Bubble Tea Day with Children's Books from Small Businesses
April 30 is National Bubble Tea Day! It's a perfect time to celebrate the delicious and refreshing drink loved by so many. Bubble tea,...
Jan 15, 20234 min read
Lunar New Year Zodiac Animal Picture Books for Year of the Rabbit / Cat
The Chinese and Vietnamese Zodiacs both feature 12 animals, each representing a year, with the Lunar New Year marking the beginning and...
Jan 8, 20236 min read
Alphabet Books by Asian Authors and Illustrators
While alphabet books are a fantastic way to introduce children to letters, I know that the standard "A is for Apple" can get a bit...
Dec 19, 20223 min read
Congee Club Kids: How Are You Feeling, Little Dumpling? (Review and Q&A)
One of my favorite things is discovering new books and authors through crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter! Recently, I've been...
Dec 2, 20225 min read
Books for Winter by Asian Authors and Illustrators
Although winter officially starts on December 21st this year, it already feels like it has arrived here (brrr)! With the winter season...
Oct 28, 202216 min read
"Where's Tuotuo?" Cover Reveal and Interview with Danni Pi and Sammy Yuen
I was honored when, a few weeks ago, Sammy Yuen (@sammynycart) reached out to me on Instagram asking if I’d do the cover reveal for a...
Oct 16, 202219 min read
Asian-Owned Small Businesses and Independent Children's Book Authors
As an advocate for diversity and representation in children's literature, I created @AsianStoriesLibrary on Instagram to amplify the...
Oct 1, 20222 min read
Interactive Books from Asian-Owned Small Businesses
Welcome to my book list featuring interactive books published by Asian-Owned Small Businesses! I am proud to showcase books that go...
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Bilingual Picture Books
Picture books are great for children who are ready to move on from sturdy board books, to more delicate pages, usually around 4 years of...
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Bilingual Board Books
Introducing babies and toddlers to a second language can be a fun and rewarding experience, and bilingual board books are a great tool...
Sep 29, 20224 min read
Welcome! An introduction to Asian Stories Library
Now that I have over 100 posts on Instagram (@AsianStoriesLibrary), I have noticed that it's difficult to find specific, older posts. To...
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