• Bon Odori Dancer
• Nikkei Donburi: A Japanese American Cultural Survival Guide
• Almond Cookies & Dragon Well Tea
• Ashok By Any Other Name
• Blue Jay In The Desert
• Children of Asian America
• Chopsticks From America
• The Lobster and the Sea
• Nene and the Horrible Math Monster
• One Small Girl
• Stella: On The Edge Of Popularity
• Thanksgiving At Obaachan's

Bon Odori Dancer

ISBN #1-879965-18-6
$14.95

by Karen Kawamoto McCoy; illustrations by Carolina Yao.

Poor Keiko! Obon is just a few weeks away but she is the clumsiest girl in her dance class. Will she ever be able to learn the traditional dance steps in time? A heartwarming story about the importance of trying one's best. 32 pages, hardbound with paper jacket; full color illustrations and a diagram of dance steps to learn at home. Ordering info

Nikkei Donburi:
A Japanese American Cultural Survival Guide

ISBN #1-879965-18-6
$18.95

by Chris Aihara w/ The Japanese American Cultural & Community Center

Explore Japanese American culture season by season through stories, pictures, and arts & crafts. Includes recipes, patterns for projects, and historical context. Perfect for families or teachers looking for ways to introduce or integrate Japanese American culture through activities in their home or classroom. Ordering info

Almond Cookies & Dragon Well Tea

ISBN #1-879965-03-8
$14.95

by Cynthia Chin-Lee; illustrations by You Shan Tang.

Erica, an European American girl, visits the home of Nancy, her Chinese American friend. In her glimpse of Nancy's cultural heritage, Erica finds much to admire and enjoy. In introducing her friend to her family's culture, Nancy discovers that she needn't feel embarrassed or ashamed about it. Together, the two girls learn that the more they share, the more each of them has. 36 pages, hardbound with paper jacket; full color illustrations. "Well crafted. Very stylish for today's America."--The Book Reader. Ordering info

Ashok By Any Other Name

ISBN #1-879965-01-1
$12.95

by Sandra S. Yamate; illustrations by Janice Tohinaka.

Ashok is an Indian American boy who wishes he had a more "American" name. In a series of mishaps, he searches for the perfect name for himself. A story for every immigrant or child of immigrants who struggles to be an American. 36 pages, hardbound with paper jacket; full color illustrations and a brief history of King Asoka. "The book is well-written and would make an excellent addition to a primary school library."--India West. Ordering info

Blue Jay In The Desert

ISBN #1-879965-04-6
$12.95

by Marlene Shigekawa; illustrations by Isao Kikuchi.

This is the story of a Japanese American boy and his family who are interned during World War II. Young Junior doesn't quite understand what the internment is all about but through his eyes we are able to see how it has affected the adults around him. Fortunately for Junior, he has Grandfather and from Grandfather he receives a special message of hope. This picture book introduces children to the history of the Japanese American internment. 36 pages, hardbound with paper jacket; full color illustrations and a brief historical overview of the Japanese American internment. Showcased by Teaching Tolerance Magazine. Ordering info

Children of Asian America

ISBN #1-879965-15-1
$18.95

compiled on behalf of the Asian American Coalition.

An anthology of children's stories and poems about the experiences of being an Asian American child from ten different Asian ethnic communities: Bangladeshi, Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Pakistani, Thai, Vietnamese, plus bi-racial and pan-Asian American. 120 pages, hardbound with paper jacket; with black and white photographs by Gene H. Mayeda. Named Pick of the Lists. "This is a book for all Asian Americans and their friends. . . [and] can help all of us deal with the complex identity of being Asian American.' . . . an engaging piece of literature, punctuated throughout with captivating photos."--Northwest Asian Weekly. Ordering info

Chopsticks From America

ISBN #1-879965-11-9
$16.95

by Elaine Hosozawa-Nagano; illustrations by Masayuki Miyata.

When two Japanese American children move to Japan, they discover that there is quite a difference between being Japanese and Japanese American and that life in the country of their forebears is not at all what they expected. But before long the unfamiliar becomes familiar and the familiar expands to encompass tolerance and acceptance of that which is different. As Tiffany and Kevin discover, it's all a part of growing up. 64 pages, hardbound with paper jacket; full color illustrations and a glossary. A Parent Council Choice Book. Recommended by the Children's Book Review and Midwest Bookwatch.
Ordering info

The Lobster and the Sea

ISBN #1-879965-14-3
$14.95

by Esther Chiu; illustrations by Mika Takahashi.

In Chinese it is called a return to one's roots. It is a concept common in many Asian ethnic cultures: a need or deeplu felt desire to finish one's life in the place where it began. It embodies a sense of family and an ancestral home or village where, ultimately, one belongs and should return. Like many old world values and attitudes, it is a concept that American-born Asians do not always understand or agree with, particularly when the older generation insists upon it. Reconciling American values with Asian ones is not always easy, but it is something Americans of Asian ancestry are frequently asked to do. In The Lobster and the Sea, an Asian American child must do just that when her beloved Grandfather decides that it is time to return Home. Ordering info

Nene and the Horrible Math Monster

ISBN #1-879965-02-X
$12.95

by Marie Villanueva; illustrations by Ria Unson.

Nene, a Filipino American girl, confronts the model minority myth, that all Asians excel at subjects like mathematics, and in doing so, overcomes her fears of math. 36 pages, hardbound with paper illustrations; full color illustrations. "The book is engaging and delightful reading, not just for this age group [third grade], but for older school children and adults as well."--Special Edition Press. Ordering info

One Small Girl

ISBN #1-879965-05-4
$12.95

by Jennifer L. Chan; illustrations by Wendy K. Lee.

Jennifer Lee is one small girl trying to amuse herself in Grandmother's store and Uncle's store next door. That's hard to do when she's not supposed to touch anything. Still, as she goes back and forth between the two stores, Jennifer Lee manages to find a way to double the entertainment for one small girl. A rhythmic and whimsical tale about a small girl's fun fooling big grown-ups. 30 pages, hardbound with paper jacket; full color illustrations. "Kids will delight in the sound effects of shoes clicking on store floors and a small girl's discovery of personal power."--Children's Bookwatch. Ordering info

Stella: On The Edge Of Popularity

ISBN #1-879965-08-9
$10.95

by Lauren Lee.

Stella, a Korean American pre-teen, is caught between two cultures. At home, where her brothers get special treatment just because they're boys, Grandmother insists that Stella be a good Korean girl, but at school, Stella is American, aching to be popular and fit in. Can she balance family expectations, cultural values and peer pressure . . . and still be herself? 184 pages, hardbound with paper jacket. "Well-developed characters and a credible plot will hold the interest of readers."--School Library Journal. "An excellent job of detailing the identity conflicts of young Korean American girls."--Asian Week. "A must-read for parents and their children."--Korea Central Daily News. Ordering info

Thanksgiving At Obaachan's

ISBN #1-879965-07-0
$14.95

by Janet Mitsui Brown.

A young Japanese American girl describes her family's Thanksgiving celebration and explains why her Obaachan (Grandmother) makes it so special. Anyone whose family has expanded this American holiday to include reminders of their cultural heritage will appreciate this little girl's Thanksgiving and treasure the memories it evokes. 36 pages, hardbound with paper jacket; full color illustrations and a glossary. Named Pick of the Lists and a Parent Council Selection. "Warm, intergenerational and reminiscent of life with grandmother . . . a family story, beautifully illustrated, lovingly told."--American Bookseller.
Ordering info

Copyright 1997 Polychrome Publishing Corporation. All Rights Reserved.