Celebrate Asian Heritage Month through books

This booklist for young readers looks at cultural assimilation and the celebration of cultural pride.

The library booklist provides readers with names of books and other material recommended by the staff of Western Counties Regional Library. All recommendations are posted at www.westerncounties.ca under Recommended Reading with links to our catalogue.

THAO

by Thao Lam

“Thao” seems like a simple enough name. Only four letters, all of them belonging to many other names. And yet Thao had been called everything from “Tail” to “Theo” to “Towel.” At one point, completely fed up, she decided it was time to try another name. But trying to be someone else only works for so long.

AMY WU AND THE PERFECT BAO

by Kat Zhang

Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do but hers are always too empty, too full or not pinched together properly.

ONE HUG by Katrina Moore

A young boy discovers many different kinds of hugs and ways to show love as family members and friends gather to welcome his immigrant relatives from China.

BILAL COOKS DAAL

by Aisha Saeed

Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done.

HAIR TWINS

by Raakhee Mirchandani

This charming story about the special hair bond between a Sikh father and daughter is sure to inspire readers to boldly celebrate and proudly share their own family traditions.

MY FOOTPRINTS

by Bao Phi

Upset after being bullied, Thuy, a Vietnamese American, pretends she is different creatures, including an especially strong, wonderful being made up of her two mothers and herself. This children’s picture book includes notes about the phoenix and the Sarabha.