Books like Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Award winning
When the Sea Turned to Silver
Grace Lin, 2016
384 pages
Why to read
Explores rich folklore and cultural heritage.
Fosters creativity and imagination in young readers.
Strengthens understanding of resilience and perseverance.
Enriches family bonding through shared storytelling.
When the Sea Turned to Silver
Grace Lin, 2016
Award winning
Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!
Grace Lin, 2010
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates individuality through charming, relatable twin characters.
Engages young readers with culturally rich, vibrant illustrations.
Encourages acceptance and appreciation of differences.
Enhances early literacy and storytelling skills.
Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!
Grace Lin, 2010
Award winning
Our Day of the Dead Celebration
Ana Aranda, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of Day of the Dead.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through rich, descriptive language.
Our Day of the Dead Celebration
Ana Aranda, 2022
Award winning
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Rich in Native American history and culture.
Encourages gratitude and community values.
Beautiful illustrations complement storytelling.
Supports understanding of Thanksgiving from a new perspective.
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
Award winning
Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, culturally rich illustrations enhance engagement.
Encourages understanding of diverse communities and heritage.
Stimulates language development through rhythmic, lyrical text.
Supports social and emotional learning.
Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
Award winning
Dashain's Gift of Love: A Festival Storybook
Story Moves Mountains, Biva Kishore, Darshana Karki, 2023
26 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Dashain festival with heartwarming family narratives.
Enhances understanding of Nepalese culture and traditions.
Encourages empathy and love through vibrant storytelling.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds and literacy.
Dashain's Gift of Love: A Festival Storybook
Story Moves Mountains, Biva Kishore, Darshana Karki, 2023
Award winning
Holi Hai!
Chitra Soundar, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant celebration of Holi festival, cultural exploration.
Colorful illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Introduces diversity and cultural understanding, educational.
Encourages family bonding through shared holiday experiences.
Holi Hai!
Chitra Soundar, 2022
Award winning
The Christmas Book
Emily Kilgore, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Festive story ignites the magic of Christmas.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading times.
Boosts vocabulary with engaging holiday-themed words.
Supports understanding of cultural holiday traditions.
