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Published: September 2024
Books of the month:
Books of the month:
Elementary
Aloha Everything
Aloha Everything
Since the day she was born, the girl’s heart has been connected to her island home, but she comes to understand the true meaning of aloha when she begins to learn the traditional Hawaiian storytelling dance of hula that carries the knowledge, history, and folklore of the Hawaiian people.
Middle Grade
Fake Chinese Sounds
Fake Chinese Sounds
After her năi nai, who only speaks Mandarin, comes for a visit the summer before fifth grade, things get interesting for Měi Ying, who learns to speak up and speak out when those around her don't.
Young Adult
Lunar New Year Love Story
Lunar New Year Love Story
Valentina, who is obsessed with Valentine's Day but has been told by her grandmother that her family is unlucky in love, is trying to decide if she should give up on love all together, when she meets Les and Jae from the Liu’s Kung Fu Lion Dance Studio.
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