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 Children's
Book Press is proud to offer an impressive range of stories
from the Asian American communities, including bilingual
editions (in English and Chinese, Korean, Cambodian, Laotian,
and Vietnamese) of some of the finest children's storytelling
available. Listed below you'll find traditional folklore
such as the Hmong tale of why birds outnumber tigers,
poetic and authentic life stories such as Tran Khanh Tuyet's
account of leaving Vietnam as a young girl, to Kimiko
Sakai's gentle account of a Japanese American girl's understanding
of her grandmother's Alzheimer's disease. These stories
reflect the rich diversity of culture and breadth of experience
of today's Asian American communities.
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Place Where Sunflowers Grow
While she and her family are interned at the Topaz Relocation
Center during World War II, Mari gradually adjusts as she
enrolls in art class, makes a friend, plants sunflowers, and
waits for them to grow.
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 Chachaji's
Cup
Neel loves listening to Chachaj's stories over steaming cups
of tea. Chachaji's tales of great Hindu gods and demons, and
of his adventures in the Indian Army leave Neel openmouthed.
 The Closet Ghosts
Anu has ghosts in her closet! But a big move and a new home means more than just conquering her fears of the dark.
China's Bravest Girl: The Legend of Hua Mu Lan A recounting
of the legend of Hua Mu Lan, who goes to war disguised as
a man and becomes a great general.
Cooper's Lesson When Cooper, a biracial Korean American boy, feels uncomfortable trying to speak Korean in Mr. Lee's grocery, his bad behavior eventually leads to a change in his attitude.
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Going Home, Coming Home / Ve Nha, Tham Que Huong A
young girl visits her grandmother in Vietnam, where her parents
were born, and learns that she can call two places home.
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 Lakas and the Makibaka Hotel
Fun-loving Lakas takes readers on a new adventure, transforming one community’s struggle into a celebration of activism, spirit, and song.
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 Lakas
and the Manilatown Fish
An all-American boy of Filipino descent, some amusing manongs—Filipino
elders—and a fish with unusual faculties take off on
a fanciful romp through a dreamscape of the imagination.
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Nine-In-One, Grr! Grr! The great god
Shao promises Tiger nine cubs each year — but Bird has
a different idea.
Sachiko Means Happiness Grandmother
no longer recognizes young Sachiko, who grows to understand
that they can still be happy together.
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