NEW RESOURCE: AAPI Book List
High-quality Asian American and Pacific Islander Books (AAPI) help build and affirm a child’s identity and culture. Lee & Low Books is proud to be a 100% Asian American-owned company, and we commit to publishing books by AAPI creators that illuminate America’s history of Asian American discrimination alongside books that celebrate AAPI contributions.
Our new AAPI Book List is digitally interactive, printable, and features some of our most popular award-winning AAPI titles for grades Pre-K through 12.
We’ve highlighted a few of our favorite titles from the list below. You can find all of the titles in our newly designed list here .
Grades PreK-2
Bonnie’s Rocket written by Emeline Lee, illustrated by Alina Chau
“In a fresh perspective on events that changed the universe, Bonnie’s Rocket reveals to readers that STEM is at its most powerful when it is personal.”—Andrea Beaty, New York Times bestselling author of Rosie Revere, Engineer
Seven Golden Rings written by Rajani LaRocca, illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan
In this clever picture book, an Indian boy untangles a mathematical conundrum to win a place at the Rajah’s court.
Grades 3-5
The Turtle Ship written by Helena Ku Rhee, illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage
A young Korean boy named Sun-shin designs one of the greatest battleships in history and fulfills his dream of sailing the world.
Mama and Papa Have a Store ( also available in Spanish ) written and illustrated by Amelia Lau Carling
A young girl describes what a typical day is like in her parents’ Chinese store in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Also available in Spanish.
Grades 6-8
Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame written by Supriya Kelkar
In 1857 India, 13-year-old Meera escapes a life she has no say in—and certain death on her husband’s funeral pyre—only to end up a servant to a British general in the East India Company. When a rebellion against British colonizers spreads, she must choose between relative safety in a British household or standing up for herself and her people.
The Story of Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku written by Ellie Crowe, illustrated by Richard Waldrep
Meet Duke Kahanamoku, the six-time Olympic swimming champion and a legendary surfer who popularized surfing around the world.
Grades 9-12
Rebel Seoul written by Axie Oh
When Jaewon is assigned to partner with supersoldier Tera in Neo Seoul’s top weapons development division, he must decide where he stands: with the people his rebel father protected or with the totalitarian government that claims it will end all war.
The Magnolia Sword written by Sherry Thomas
Bestselling author Sherry Thomas weaves an enthralling #ownvoices retelling of a story that has thrilled readers for centuries: the Ballad of Mulan.
For an even more extensive list of AAPI titles or to build out an AAPI customized collection for your school or library, please contact Katie Potter, Senior Literacy Manager, at [email protected] for more information.
