May Is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) peoples’ contributions have had substantial and important impact in the United States.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month refers to the history, culture and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans. (according to the U.S. Census).
Provided here is a booklist collected from different resources. These books are for all ages that may be shared with your local librarian for requests to add to their collections.
Also, we’ve collected some traditional games/activities, links are included, in case parents and kids are interested in and would like to give a try.
Games and Books Related to East Asian Culture
Books
Bee-Bim Bop, by Linda Sue Park (Young Elementary students)
Front Desk and Three Keys, by Kelly Yang (A book series that the author will continue to add to. Based on the author's life. Good for elementary )
The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi (Young Elementary)
Grandfather’s Journey by Allen Say (Young Elementary)
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Lord (Mid-elementary)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, Starry River of the Sky, When the Sea turned to Silver by Grace Lin (upper elementary)
Danbi Leads the School Parade by Anna Kim
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho
Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon by Kat Zhang
The Hanging on Union Square by H.T. Tsiang
East Goes West by Younghill Kang
No-No Boy by John Okada
America is in the Heart by Carlos Bulosan
A Separate Peace
Catcher in the Rye
Dream of the Red Chamber
Three Kingdoms
Where the Mountain meets the Moon by Grace Lin
Starry River of the Sky
Dim Sum for Everyone
A Single Shard for tweens by Linda Sue Park
Additional Published Book Lists
http://readingmiddlegrade.com/asian-ya-novels/ (for young adults)
Games / Activities
Chinese shuttlecock 踢键子 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVSC2qmDQjM
Chinese Yoyo 抖空竹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZJlUQABylM
Paper cutting 剪纸 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAGjlGsZkx8
Kite flying 放风筝 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gCnh4j8PoQ
Classical Chinese Rubber band Skipping: 跳皮筋 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJuELrFOyXU
Picking up the pebbles 抓石子 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_US5TeFwJg
Chinese checkers 中国跳棋 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8CEvm24aVY
Chinese top 打陀螺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhvm1URy0xA&t=1s
Games and Books Related to Indian Culture
Books
Kalki's Parthiban's Dream (originally parthiban kanavu in tamil) - translated by Nirupama Raghavan - English
Arthamulla Hindu Matham (Meaningful Hinduism), Vols. 1-10 Tamil edition by Kannadhasan - Tamil
Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 to 5 set - Historical Tamil novel translated to English - English
"Malgudi Days" - By R.K . Narayan - English
"One grain of rice" - Demi - English
"Swami Vivekananda - Life and Teachings" - Br. Amal - English
"The veena player" - by Anjali Raghbeer - English
Any book/compilation from "Amar chitra katha" series - English
Any book from "Tales of Tenali Raman" - English
Any "Panchatantra" book compilation - English
Any "Vikram and Vetal" compilation of stories - English
Any "Akbar and Birbal" stories - English
Any "Tinkle Digest" book/volume - English
Games/Activities
flower garland making - Youtube Video, Youtube Video
The Pittsford Central PTSA DEI Committee seeks to celebrate ALL residents and truly value diversity and inclusion. We emphasize that our differences truly make us better. We know that it is essential to create welcoming schools and classrooms where differences in language, culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, unique abilities, etc., are viewed as assets rather than deficits. An awareness and acceptance of these differences are foundational to the success of all students.
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