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The Land of Forgotten Girls
by Erin Entrada Kelly

Abandoned by their father and living in poverty with their heartless stepmother in Louisiana, two sisters from the Philippines, twelve-year-old Sol and six-year-old Ming, learn the true meaning of family. Ages 10-14.

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Mommy Sayang
by Rosana Sullivan

Aleeya, concerned when her mother becomes sick, remembers and returns the promise Mommy made to her—that she will always be by her side. Ages 3-7.

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Drawn Together
by Minh Lê; illustrated by Dan Santat

A boy visiting his grandfather finds their lack of a common language frustrating. But as they draw together, something magical happens—they bond through the love of art and storytelling. Ages 4-8.

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A BIG Mooncake for Little Star
by Grace Lin

The cycles of the moon are reimagined as a mother bakes a Big Moon Cake and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night. Ages 3-8.

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Saffron Ice Cream
by Rashin Kheiriyeh

Rashin is excited about her first visit to the beach in her family's new home. On the way there, she remembers beach trips in Iran, especially the saffron ice cream. Ages 4-8.

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The Perfect Gift
by Paula Yoo; illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez

Mei's little brother is turning 100 days old and there will be a big party. Mei is determined to find the perfect gift for the special day. Ages 5-8.

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Meet Yasmin!
by Saadia Faruqi; illustrated by Hatem Aly

Pakistani American second grader Yasmin learns to cope with small problems at school and home, gaining confidence in her skills and creative abilities. Ages 5-9.