AMERICAN“OWNVOICES”READS
SOUTHASIANFOCUS
P GOPA, J
Jyoti Rajan Gopal AMERICAN DESI
An American child of South Asian descent revels in dances, clothing, games, foods and other characteristics of both cultures, while blending them into what makes this American desi unique.
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THE BOY WHO TRIED TO SHRINK HIS NAME
Sandhya Parappukkaran
When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he decides to shrink his name to the shorter, simpler Zim, but when his new friend Elly sees him for who he truly is, Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name.
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ANNI DREAMS OF BIRYANI
Namita Moolani
Mehra
The café across the street from Anni's home in Little India makes the best biryani in the world. In fact, Anni loves that biryani so much that she's determined to uncover the secret to the recipe.
A GARDEN IN MY HANDS P SRIR, M
Meera Sriram
This touching picture book celebrates the custom of applying henna for special occasions through a mother and daughter who share family memories and stories.
THE MANY COLORS OF HARPREET SINGH
Supriya Kelkar
Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion. He especially takes care with his patka -- his turban-smoothing it out and making sure it always matches his outfit. But when Harpreet's family has to move, all he wants is to be invisible. Will he ever feel a happy sunny yellow again?
ALI THE GREAT AND THE PAPER AIRPLANE FLOP E FARU,S
Saadia Faruqi
On a rainy day at recess, second grader Ali Tahir teaches his classmates to make and fly paper airplanes, but when they have a contest to see whose plane can fly farthest, Ali is disappointed by the results of his throw. Includes instructions of making paper airplanes.
Amandeep S Kochar THE LOVING LIBRARY E KOCH, A
Jeet and his puppy Fudge love to read books and wish they could make more friends who also like to read. Inspired by another Sikh boy practicing his seva (his selfless act of kindness) by donating books to people in need, Jeet and Fudge set out to give back to their community
When a storm threatens Diwali celebrations, eight-year-old Sejal Sinha, a spunky Indian-American girl with an active imagination, tries to use science to save her family's beloved holiday.
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THE PARTY DIARIES: AWESOME ORANGE BIRTHDAY
Mitali Banerjee Ruths
Priya is planning her aunty's birthday party. She will donate the money she makes to help save the cutest endangered animal on the planet, the quokka! Priya sends out handmade invitations, makes DIY decorations, and sets an orange-only snacks menu! Will Priya's very first party be a success?
HOPE IN THE VALLEY J PERK, M
Mitali Perkins
Twelve-year-old Indian-American Pandita Paul deals with change, grief, friendship, and growing up in a community facing a housing crisis.
Reem Faruqi CALL ME ADNAN J FARQ, R
Twelve-year-old Adnan dreams of making it to the Ultimate Table Tennis championship, but when tragedy strikes his family, Adnan loses his passion for table tennis and must learn to channel his grief and heal.
THE BOY WHO MET A WHALE J FARO,
Nizrana
N
Farook
Razi, a local fisherboy, is watching turtle eggs hatch when he sees a boat bobbing into view. With a chill, he notices a small, still hand hanging over the side. Inside is Zheng, who's escaped a shipwreck and is full of tales of sea monsters and missing treasure.
Sheela Chari KARTHIK DELIVERS J CHAR, S
One summer during the Financial Crisis, fourteen-year-old Karthik Raghavan makes deliveries for his father's ailing Indian grocery, but he is secretly cast in a play about the young Leonard Bernstein.
When the three meanest girls in school start casting spells, 12-year-old Shakti draws on ancient Indian magic to stop them but instead curses the entire town and must harness her own strength, power and empathy to save those she loves and end the hate.
WE ARE HERE J 920.0092 HIRA, N
Naomi Hirahara
A stunning anthology licensed in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, We Are Here celebrates 30 of the most inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. history.
SJ Sindu SHAKTI
J GN SIND, S