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Writer's pictureRebekah Qu

2024 06 - Newsletter

Updated: Jul 15

Asian Stories Library Monthly Newsletter June, 2024

Last Month’s Top Instagram Posts


May was Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States, and my Instagram reviews focused on AAPI biographies and history. Here are some highlights in case you missed them!

 


We Who Produce Pearls by Joanna Ho

We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America

By Joanna Ho, illustrated by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya (Orchard Books)


This resounding anthem of hope, resilience, and cultural pride invites readers to honor their heritage, confront injustice with courage, and celebrate the diverse tapestry of Asian American identities. Read more on Instagram.


Available at Bookshop or Amazon.



Steams Korean American History from Resilient Panda History

Resilient Panda History’s Streams: Korean American History Guide


As a special AAPI Heritage Month exception to my “books only” policy, I reviewed Resilient Panda History’s “Streams: Korean American History” guide. This 20-page guide spans Korean American history from 1880 to the present, designed for 1st to 6th graders, but adaptable for all ages. Each lesson includes a curated list of resources, from poetry and picture books to online videos. Read more on Instagram.


 


This Month’s Spotlight Interview: Angel Halo Chang


This month I committed to making author/illustrator interviews a regular feature on my website. Going forward, schedule permitting, I’ll be posting monthly spotlight interviews on my website.


Angel Halo Chang with her new book collection

For June's Spotlight, I had the pleasure of interviewing Angel Halo Chang, children’s book author/illustrator and Kickstarter creator extraordinaire. I really enjoy Angel’s fun and quirky personality, which shines through in her books. We talked about her professional journey and her latest Kickstarter campaign for three new books that teach foundational concepts while celebrating Asian cultures.

 



This Month’s Curated Booklists


Here are a couple curated booklists from my Amazon Storefront that might interest you! Please note that the books shown in the graphic may not constitute the entire list as I update them on an ongoing basis.

 

Books for Dragon Boat Festival

Discover books that celebrate and educate about the Dragon Boat Festival (June 10 this year)! Explore the list.

 

Books for Father's Day

This list contains books that feature and celebrate fathers – perfect for Father’s Day on June 16. We gifted my husband “Good Job, Dad!” by Holman Wang last year for Father’s Day and he loved it! Explore the list.

 


Thank you for reading this month’s newsletter! If you missed previous editions, you can find the archives on my website.

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