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“As an adult reader and a school outreach librarian, I seek out books with Jewish protagonists that are about things other than trauma. Here are some great examples of books for children and teens that feature Jewish people celebrating holidays, fighting dragons, writing books, falling in love, attending fan conventions, and more.” — New York Public Library
“While children’s literature is a powerful way to center the experiences of marginalized communities in the classroom and present the many positive contributions these communities have made, reading a book is just one part of the lesson. Proper introduction of a text, followed by adequate unpacking of the themes and the questions they raise, is essential for engaging in conversations that can lay the foundation for further critical inquiry. The following books offer windows (mirrors for some students) and prisms to discuss and analyze the historic and contemporary experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities at the elementary school level.” — Edutopia
“I’m a 17-year-old Asian American teenager from the heart of Queens, New York and I love my culture. From the regular family gatherings to the bun bo hue my mother makes to the yearly Lunar New Year celebrations, I have pride in my Vietnamese-American household. But my pride is tempered by the fear that my looks will be the reason for my attack the next day.” — Chalkbeat
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