Southeast Asia - Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and more

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The Magic Fish: (A Graphic Novel) By Trung Le Nguyen Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781984851598
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Published: Random House Graphic - October 13th, 2020

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by New York Public Library • Kirkus Reviews • Booklist • Publishers Weekly


Wishes By Muon Thi Van, Victo Ngai (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Muon Thi Van, Victo Ngai (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338305890
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Published: Orchard Books - May 4th, 2021

An arresting, poetic journey and a moving reflection on immigration, family, and home, from an acclaimed creative team.

Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on one of the youngest members of the family.


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My First Day By Phùng Nguyên Quang, Huynh Kim Liên Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593306260
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Published: Make Me a World - February 16th, 2021

A visually stunning story of resilience and determination by an award-winning new author-illustrator team, perfect for back to school.


We Belong By Cookie Hiponia Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780593112205
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - March 30th, 2021

An extraordinarily beautiful novel-in-verse, this important debut weaves a dramatic immigrant story together with Pilipino mythology to create something wholly new.


A Wish in the Dark By Christina Soontornvat Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781536222975
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Published: Candlewick - September 7th, 2021

A 2021 Newbery Honor Book

A boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice.


See You in the Cosmos By Jack Cheng Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780399186387
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Published: Puffin Books - May 15th, 2018

“I haven't read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder.” —Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places


Cora Cooks Pancit By Dorina Lazo Gilmore, Kristi Valiant (Illustrator) Cover Image
$11.95
ISBN: 9781885008480
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Published: Shen's Books - May 1st, 2014

Cora and Mama work together to cook up pancit for the family in this celebration of Filipino heritage and foods.


Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories (Favorite Children's Stories) By Phuoc Thi Minh Tran, Dong Nguyen (Illustrator), Hop Thi Nguyen (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Phuoc Thi Minh Tran, Dong Nguyen (Illustrator), Hop Thi Nguyen (Illustrator)
$16.95
ISBN: 9780804844291
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Published: Tuttle Publishing - April 14th, 2015

**Winner of Creative Child Magazine 2015 Book of the Year Award**
**Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2015 Gold Medal**

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Vietnamese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary culture.


My First Book of Vietnamese Words: An ABC Rhyming Book of Vietnamese Language and Culture (My First Words) By Phuoc Thi Minh Tran, Dong Nguyen (Illustrator), Hop Thi Nguyen (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Phuoc Thi Minh Tran, Dong Nguyen (Illustrator), Hop Thi Nguyen (Illustrator)
$10.95
ISBN: 9780804849074
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Published: Tuttle Publishing - August 29th, 2017

*Winner Moonbeam Children's Book Award*
*Winner Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award*
*Freeman Book Award for Children's Literature*

My First Book of Vietnamese Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces Vietnamese language and culture to young children through everyday words.


A Different Pond By Bao Phi, Thi Bui (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Bao Phi, Thi Bui (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781623708030
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Published: Capstone Young Readers - August 1st, 2017

A 2018 Caldecott Honor Book that Kirkus Reviews calls "a must-read for our times," A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event - a long-ago fishing trip. Graphic novelist Thi Bui and acclaimed poet Bao Phi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son - and between cultures, old and new.


Inside Out and Back Again: A Newbery Honor Award Winner By Thanhhà Lai Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780061962790
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Published: HarperCollins - January 2nd, 2013

Inside Out and Back Again is a #1 New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award!


Listen, Slowly By Thanhhà Lai Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780062229199
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Published: HarperCollins - May 17th, 2016

This remarkable and bestselling novel from Thanhha Lai, author of the National Book Award–winning and Newbery Honor Book Inside Out & Back Again, follows a young girl as she learns the true meaning of family. 


Sea Sirens (A Trot & Cap'n Bill Adventure #1) By Amy Chu, Janet K. Lee (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Amy Chu, Janet K. Lee (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9780451480170
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - June 11th, 2019

Dive into this visually stunning, middle-grade graphic novel about a spunky Vietnamese American surfer girl and her cantankerous talking cat who plunge into a fantasy world of oceanic marvels . . . and mayhem!


Drawn Together By Minh Lê, Dan Santat (Illustrator), Dan Santat (Cover design or artwork by) Cover Image
By Minh Lê, Dan Santat (Illustrator), Dan Santat (Cover design or artwork by)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781484767603
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - June 5th, 2018

The recipient of six starred reviews and the APALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature! Named a Best Book of 2018 by the Wall Street Journal, NPR, Smithsonian, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Booklist, the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, BookRiot, the New York Public Library, the Chicago Public Library


Clever Little Witch By Muon Thi Van, Hyewon Yum (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Muon Thi Van, Hyewon Yum (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781481481717
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - July 23rd, 2019

Magical mayhem and hilarity ensue when a clever little witch tries to turn her baby brother into a goldfish in this funny and imaginative picture book about sibling rivalry.

Little Linh is the cleverest little witch on Mãi Mãi island. She has everything she could need: a trusty broomstick, a powerful spell book, and a magical pet mouse.


Thai Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths, Legends and Fairy Tales (Favorite Children's Stories) By Marian D. Toth, Patcharee Meesukhon (Illustrator) Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9780804837088
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Published: Tuttle Publishing - August 13th, 2019

In captivating text and illustrations, this beautiful multicultural children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends and fairy tales from Thailand that have been passed down through generations of Thai families.


Hush! A Thai Lullaby By Minfong Ho, Holly Meade (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Minfong Ho, Holly Meade (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9780531071663
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - March 1st, 2000

In an endearing lullaby, a mother asks a lizard, a monkey, and a water buffalo to be quiet and not disturb her sleeping baby.


All about Thailand: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids By Elaine Russell, Patcharee Meesukhon (Illustrator), Vinit Yeesman (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Elaine Russell, Patcharee Meesukhon (Illustrator), Vinit Yeesman (Illustrator)
$14.95
ISBN: 9780804844277
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Published: Tuttle Publishing - November 8th, 2016

**Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner**
**Moonbeam Children's Book Award Silver Medal Winner**

All About Thailand is a new Thai book for kids ages 8 to 12 which brings you on an incredible journey to exotic Thailand.


All about Indonesia: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids By Linda Hibbs Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9780804848503
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Published: Tuttle Publishing - March 13th, 2018

All About Indonesia takes kids on an exciting adventure through one of the world's largest and most culturally diverse nations.


Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (Favorite Children's Stories) By Joan Suyenaga, Salim Martowiredjo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Joan Suyenaga, Salim Martowiredjo (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9780804851503
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Published: Tuttle Publishing - March 3rd, 2020

Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories contains a charming selection of traditional tales from the rich store of Indonesian lore and legends.


Filipino Friends By Liana Romulo, Corazon Dandan-Albano Cover Image
$15.95
ISBN: 9780804838221
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Published: Tuttle Publishing - December 15th, 2006

Travel to the Philippines without leaving home!

From the author of Filipino Children's Favorite Stories comes a book for young children that features a Filipino-American boy visiting the Philippines for the very first time.


My First Book of Tagalog Words: An ABC Rhyming Book of Filipino Language and Culture (My First Words) By Liana Romulo, Jaime Laurel (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Liana Romulo, Jaime Laurel (Illustrator)
$10.99
ISBN: 9780804850148
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Published: Tuttle Publishing - August 28th, 2018

"U is for umaga, the end of the night--when Mama kisses me good morning, and dark becomes light."

My First Book of Tagalog introduces preschool children to the Tagalog language--also known as Filipino--the national language of the Philippines, which has been influenced by both Spanish and English.


Hello, Universe: A Newbery Award Winner By Erin Entrada Kelly, Isabel Roxas (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Erin Entrada Kelly, Isabel Roxas (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9780062414168
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Published: Greenwillow Books - April 7th, 2020

Winner of the Newbery Medal

“A charming, intriguingly plotted novel.”—Washington Post

Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly’s Hello, Universe is a funny and poignant neighborhood story about unexpected friendships.


Butterfly Yellow By Thanhhà Lai Cover Image
$15.99
ISBN: 9780062229229
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Published: HarperCollins - October 13th, 2020

Winner of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction! Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Ibi Zoboi, and Erika L. Sánchez, this gorgeously written and deeply moving novel is the YA debut from the award-winning author of Inside Out & Back Again. 4 starred reviews!


Green Lantern: Legacy By Minh Le, Andie Tong (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Minh Le, Andie Tong (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9781401283551
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Published: DC Comics - January 21st, 2020

From Minh Lê, award-winning author of Drawn Together and Let Me Finish! comes the tale of a new hero!

Thirteen-year-old Tai Pham lives in the apartment above his grandmother's store, where his bedroom is crammed with sketchpads and comic books. But not even his most imaginative drawings could compare to the colorful adventure he's about to embark on.


The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir By Thi Bui Cover Image
By Thi Bui
$19.99
ISBN: 9781419718786
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Published: Abrams ComicArts - April 17th, 2018

A national bestseller and American Book Award winner, The Best We Could Do is an intimate and poignant graphic novel portraying one family’s journey from war-torn Vietnam from debut author Thi Bui.
 
In what Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen calls “a book to break your heart and heal it,” The Best We Could Do b


All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team By Christina Soontornvat Cover Image
$25.99
ISBN: 9781536209457
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Published: Candlewick - October 13th, 2020

Winner of the 2021 Kirkus Prize for Young People's Literature
A 2021 Newbery Honor Book
A 2021 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book
A 2021 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist

A 2021 Orbis Pictus Honor Book


Patron Saints of Nothing By Randy Ribay Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9780525554929
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Published: Penguin Books - April 21st, 2020

A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST

"Brilliant, honest, and equal parts heartbreaking and soul-healing." --Laurie Halse Anderson, author of SHOUT 

"A singular voice in the world of literature." --Jason Reynolds, author of Long Way Down


Lalani of the Distant Sea By Erin Entrada Kelly Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9780062747280
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Published: Greenwillow Books - September 15th, 2020

“Fast-paced and full of wonder, this is a powerful, gripping must-read.”—Kirkus (starred review)

“A lush and mysterious fable, full of beauty, full of wonder.”—Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal–winning author of When You Reach Me


Pie in the Sky By Remy Lai, Remy Lai (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Remy Lai, Remy Lai (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781250314109
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks - May 14th, 2019

A poignant, laugh-out-loud illustrated middle-grade novel about an eleven-year-old boy's immigration experience, his annoying little brother, and their cake-baking hijinks! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang!

A Parents Magazine Best Kids Book of the Year!
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year!
An NPR Best Book of the Year!


Fly on the Wall By Remy Lai, Remy Lai (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Remy Lai, Remy Lai (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781250314123
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Published: Square Fish - May 11th, 2021

In Fly on the Wall, a moving and hilarious diary-style illustrated novel from the award-winning author of Pie in the Sky, a twelve-year-old boy goes on a (forbidden) solo adventure halfway around the world to prove his independence to his overprotective family.


Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals By Liana Romulo, Corazon Dandan-Albano (Illustrator) Cover Image
$16.95
ISBN: 9780804838214
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Published: Tuttle Publishing - March 10th, 2012

This multicultural children's book is full of Filipino holidays, culture, language and stories


Filipino Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (Favorite Children's Stories) By Liana Romulo, Joanne De Leon (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Liana Romulo, Joanne De Leon (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9780804850216
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Published: Tuttle Publishing - March 3rd, 2020

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Philippine fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich storytelling culture.