New Titles

The mysterious missing matzoh

Katz, Alan,


In the title the word "matzoh" has an illustrated matzoh/cracker in place of the letter "o." It’s that time in the Passover Seder when it’s Grandpa Murray’s job to break the matzoh and hide the afikomen for the kids to find. But what happens when you hide the afikomen too well? Search as hard as they can, Nathan, Simone, Andrew, and David can’t track it down anywhere. The kids may have to turn the house upside down if they want to get their reward and finish the Seder meal.
Date Published:2025

In the title the word "matzoh" has an illustrated matzoh/cracker in place of the letter "o." It’s that time in the Passover Seder when it’s Grandpa Murray’s job to break the matzoh and hide the afikomen for the kids to find. But what happens when you hide the afikomen too well? Search as hard as they can, Nathan, Simone, Andrew, and David can’t track it down anywhere. The kids may have to turn the house upside down if they want to get their reward and finish the Seder meal.

Date Published:2025

The Schlemiel kids save the moon

Barbakoff, Audrey,


Oy, Chełm. Long known as home to the 'wisest' people in Yiddish folklore. But what is Chełm like today? What if the kids were more clever than the rest of the townsfolk? When the misguided adults of modern-day Chełm believe the moon has plunged into the lake, it's up to the Schlemiel siblings to convince the grown-ups that their fears of a fallen moon are unfounded. Join Sarah and Sam in this hilarious twist on a classic Yiddish folktale as they use teamwork, innovation, and patience to save the day...and night!
Date Published:2024

Oy, Chełm. Long known as home to the 'wisest' people in Yiddish folklore. But what is Chełm like today? What if the kids were more clever than the rest of the townsfolk? When the misguided adults of modern-day Chełm believe the moon has plunged into the lake, it's up to the Schlemiel siblings to convince the grown-ups that their fears of a fallen moon are unfounded. Join Sarah and Sam in this hilarious twist on a classic Yiddish folktale as they use teamwork, innovation, and patience to save the day...and night!

Date Published:2024

I'm from here too

Sheth, Kashmira,


In the midst of adjusting to a new class, eighth-grader Anoop finds his patka drawing unwarranted attention, leading him to contemplate faith, identity, and his role in the world, especially as his grandfather approaches the end of life in India and attacks on American Sikhs intensify.
Date Published:2024

Mama's special wonton soup

Wong, Wai Mei,


One day in a village in Southern China, a young girl leaves her mama's house to buy ingredients for wonton soup. On the way to the market, she meets a wonderful array of characters going about their daily lives. There's Ms. Chen pulling radishes from the fields, Mr. Li and his daughters hauling shrimp from the lake, and grandma hanging out strings of persimmons to dry in the sun. As the girl greets each of them with "Zéao åan," and thanks them with "Xiè xiè," they gift her with something special for her mama's cooking pot. By the time the little girl reaches home, she has more food than they could possibly eat. What should the two of them do now?
Date Published:2025

One day in a village in Southern China, a young girl leaves her mama's house to buy ingredients for wonton soup. On the way to the market, she meets a wonderful array of characters going about their daily lives. There's Ms. Chen pulling radishes from the fields, Mr. Li and his daughters hauling shrimp from the lake, and grandma hanging out strings of persimmons to dry in the sun. As the girl greets each of them with "Zéao åan," and thanks them with "Xiè xiè," they gift her with something special for her mama's cooking pot. By the time the little girl reaches home, she has more food than they could possibly eat. What should the two of them do now?

Date Published:2025

All I need to be

Ricketts, Rachel, 1984-


Young reader's adaptation of Do Better. The narrator guides kids through a meditative breathing exercise and teaches them to appreciate who you are in the moment.
Date Published:2024

Out and about : a tale of giving

Wiemer, Liza M.,


"Daniel is determined to find out where his parents are going and what's inside the mysterious boxes they're carrying. As it turns out Daniel learns much more than what's in those boxes--he learns the true meaning of giving."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Natural me

MzVee,


"Inspired by her hit song "Natural Girl" and featuring charming watercolor illustrations, this joyful picture book from award-winning musician MzVee and debut illustrator Lisbeth Checo is an ode to young girls on their journey to self-empowerment, sisterhood, and embracing their natural selves. With a message that speaks to beauty inside and out, Natural Me invites readers to celebrate all the ways in which they are special."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

"Inspired by her hit song "Natural Girl" and featuring charming watercolor illustrations, this joyful picture book from award-winning musician MzVee and debut illustrator Lisbeth Checo is an ode to young girls on their journey to self-empowerment, sisterhood, and embracing their natural selves. With a message that speaks to beauty inside and out, Natural Me invites readers to celebrate all the ways in which they are special."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

My hair is a book

Oso, Maisha,


"Black hair has been telling stories for generations, from ponytails of ancient tribes and Nubian vibes to corn rows that mapped paths to freedom for enslaved Africans. There have been stories about dance with styles that twist and swoop and the sweetest stories of Cinna-buns and Afro puffs made perfect in the hottest kitchens. In each of these stories, one notion rings true: Black hair is everything--rich with history, a thesaurus, an atlas, and more, telling of truth, trials, and undeniable beauty."--Provided by Publisher.
Date Published:2024

"Black hair has been telling stories for generations, from ponytails of ancient tribes and Nubian vibes to corn rows that mapped paths to freedom for enslaved Africans. There have been stories about dance with styles that twist and swoop and the sweetest stories of Cinna-buns and Afro puffs made perfect in the hottest kitchens. In each of these stories, one notion rings true: Black hair is everything--rich with history, a thesaurus, an atlas, and more, telling of truth, trials, and undeniable beauty."--Provided by Publisher.

Date Published:2024

Tricky chopsticks

Chen, Sylvia,


Jenny Chow, determined to hold her own in her family's annual chopsticks challenge, creates a solution through STEAM trial and error to master those slippery, oh-so-tricky chopsticks. Includes instructions on how to make DIY chopstick tongs.
Date Published:2024

Awe-samosas!

Abbas, Marzieh,


It's Noor's first time making her Dadijaan's Special Samosa recipe. When she can't get in touch with her Dadijaan because it's nighttime in Pakistan, Noor must improvise to make her family's recipe without all of the correct ingredients.
Date Published:2024

I'm from

Gray, Gary (Gary R.), Jr.,


Early morning wakeups and homemade pancakes, raucous bus rides and schoolyard games, family games and bedtime rituals... These are the small moments that shape a child's day.
Date Published:2023

Homegrown

Wiley, DeAnn.


A young Black girl, with the help of her Mama and Granny, learns that home isn't just a place but rather a reflection of people who support and love one another.
Date Published:2024

Black joy

Gordon, Charnaie,


Jaden celebrates Black Love Day by designing a mural for his neighborhood that reflects all the love in his community.
Date Published:2025

Love grows here

Ward, Chloe Ito.


When Aiko learns that Japanese people in her own country, the US, were once put in prison camps, she discovers fear and anger, and how emotions can grow. But she also learns that a simple act of kindness can cause love to grow.
Date Published:2024

Outside Mom, inside Mom

Park, Jane, 1972-


When a young Korean American boy goes to a new school, he catches himself acting differently, shy and uncomfortable in the new environment. To his surprise, he notices his mom doing the same thing! Outside Mom wears plain, practical clothes. Inside Mom loves her sparkly shirt. Outside Mom is quiet and likes to listen. But Inside Mom is full of stories and jokes! But when does Inside Mom come…outside?
Date Published:2025

When a young Korean American boy goes to a new school, he catches himself acting differently, shy and uncomfortable in the new environment. To his surprise, he notices his mom doing the same thing! Outside Mom wears plain, practical clothes. Inside Mom loves her sparkly shirt. Outside Mom is quiet and likes to listen. But Inside Mom is full of stories and jokes! But when does Inside Mom come…outside?

Date Published:2025

A Vaisakhi to remember

Singh, Simran Jeet,


After moving to a new country, a young Sikh girl finds comfort and familiarity as she celebrates Vaisakhi with a special outfit, a trip to the gurdwara, delicious food, and new friends. Includes a recipe for lassi.
Date Published:2025

Smiling eyes

Park, Linda Sue,


A celebration of the variety of Asian eye shapes and hues.
Date Published:2025

Binna's dalgona

Kim-McCarthy, Sojung,


Binna struggles to find the right English words to share her favorite Korean treat, dalgona, but with help from her sister and classmates, she gains confidence in expressing herself.
Date Published:2025

Kamal's kes

Kaur, Baljinder, 1990-


"In this coming-of-age story, Kamal is flung into the depths of self-exploration as she interprets standards of beauty that harm so many young persons, especially those from underrepresented communities. With so few representations of natural body hair in this genre, Baljinder Kaurâs #OwnVoices narrative shares an alternate narrative about body image and self-worth."--
Date Published:2021

Too many golems

Yolen, Jane,


Struggling with his Hebrew lessons, Abi takes an old scroll to help him practice and accidentally summons ten golems--who agree to come once a week to help him with his Hebrew.
Date Published:2024