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A is for Asian American

A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet
by Virginia Loh-Hagan (Author) and Tracy Nishimura Bishop (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: With poetry and expository text, this picture book celebrates the cultures of Asian Americans and their contributions throughout our country’s history. Alphabet letter topics include traditions in food, family, and social celebrations, as well as key moments in history and milestone achievements.

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A is for Asian American

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
have roots across the sea.
They’re also an important
part of US history.

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Ramen for Everyone

Ramen for Everyone
by Patricia Tanumihardja (Author) and Shiho Pate (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Hiro loves ramen. Every Sunday, Hiro’s dad makes delicious, perfect ramen for dinner, using a recipe passed down from his dad. There’s nori seaweed, briny like the ocean; nitamago egg, the yolk golden like the sun; and chashu pork so tender, it melts in your mouth. Yum!

Hiro’s dream is to make his own perfect bowl, and he’s sure he can do it after watching his dad and taking notes. But when he gets started, things don’t go according to plan. The seaweed crumbles! The eggs slip through his fingers! The pork falls apart! Hiro is worried he’ll never be a real ramen chef . . . but thanks to his father’s wise advice and his own creativity, Hiro discovers that every person’s perfect bowl of ramen is unique.

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