Non-Fic Teen Picks for AAPI Heritage Month | Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative

Messy Roots

A Graphic Memoir of A Wuhanese American

by Gao, Laura

Graphic Novel - 2022

This title is a funny, heartfelt, coming-of-age memoir about Laura, a Texas immigrant from Wuhan, China. Laura tackles her love for her country and her journey and challenges as an immigrant. This title is a funny, heartfelt, coming-of-age memoir about Laura, a Texas immigrant from Wuhan, China. Laura tackles her love for her country and her journey and challenges as an immigrant. Show less

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Teach Yourself Henna Tattoo

Making Mehndi Art with Easy-to-Follow Instructions, Patterns, and Projects

by Abdoyan, Brenda

eBook - 2016

Learn about henna, the plant-based dye used for temporary body art, coloring hair, and dying skin. Beautiful henna designs are widely used on special occasions like weddings, holidays, and birthdays. Learn about henna, the plant-based dye used for temporary body art, coloring hair, and dying skin. Beautiful henna designs are widely used on special occasions like weddings, holidays, and birthdays. Show less

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The Japanese Myths

A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits

by Frydman, Joshua

Book - 2022

An illustrated guide to the fantastic world of Japanese myth. Explore myths from earliest recorded legends, to medieval tales of vengeful ghosts, to modern-day reincarnation of ancient deities. An illustrated guide to the fantastic world of Japanese myth. Explore myths from earliest recorded legends, to medieval tales of vengeful ghosts, to modern-day reincarnation of ancient deities. Show less

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Almost American Girl

An Illustrated Memoir

by Ha, Robin

Graphic Novel - 2020

Graphic memoir of 14-year-old South Korean teen Chuna trying to adapt to a strange new existence in Alabama after her single mother marries. Graphic memoir of 14-year-old South Korean teen Chuna trying to adapt to a strange new existence in Alabama after her single mother marries. Show less

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The Boba Book

Bubble Tea & Beyond

by Chau, Andrew

Book - 2020

Who doesn’t love a good boba on a hot Florida afternoon? This book explores the cultural phenomenon of boba tea with beautiful photographs and recipes. Who doesn’t love a good boba on a hot Florida afternoon? This book explores the cultural phenomenon of boba tea with beautiful photographs and recipes. Show less

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Nature Gods and Tricksters of Polynesia

Great Mythologies of the World, Episode 44

Streaming Video - 2015

Polynesian tales center around spirits of the natural world. Explore the diversity of Polynesian spirits from helper-deities to deities who enjoy causing trouble. Polynesian tales center around spirits of the natural world. Explore the diversity of Polynesian spirits from helper-deities to deities who enjoy causing trouble. Show less

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Rise

A Pop History of Asian America From the Nineties to Now

by Yang, Jeff

Book - 2022

Rise is a vivid scrapbook of voices, emotions, and memories from an era in which Asian American culture was forged and transformed. Rise is a vivid scrapbook of voices, emotions, and memories from an era in which Asian American culture was forged and transformed. Show less

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Asian Americans

Streaming Video - 2020

This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. Show less

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6 Spices, 60 Dishes

Indian Recipes That Are Simple, Fresh, and Big on Taste

by Kahate, Ruta

eBook - 2023

Using just six spices- cayenne, coriander, cumin, turmeric, mustard seed, and asafetida-chef Ruta Kahate presents 60 delicious recipes that are easy to pr...Show more Using just six spices- cayenne, coriander, cumin, turmeric, mustard seed, and asafetida-chef Ruta Kahate presents 60 delicious recipes that are easy to prepare and deliver rich, complex flavor, filled with moving personal essays on food, family, and identity. Show less

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Simple Origami

by Klam, Adeline

Book - 2023

Origami is the art of folding paper into interesting shapes. Try your hand at origami with step-by-step instructions for creating over 50 different origami projects. Origami is the art of folding paper into interesting shapes. Try your hand at origami with step-by-step instructions for creating over 50 different origami projects. Show less

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Arabiyya

Recipes From the Life of An Arab in Diaspora

by Assil, Reem

Book - 2022

A collection of over 100 bright, bold recipes influenced by the vibrant flavors and convivial culture of the Arab world. A collection of over 100 bright, bold recipes influenced by the vibrant flavors and convivial culture of the Arab world. Show less

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Easter Island and the Moai

World Heritage Sites: Exploring the World's Greatest Places, Episode 6

Streaming Video - 2021

Most of us are familiar with images of the giant head statues, or moai, of Easter Island, but did you ever wonder how a remote island became colonized by Polynesian seafarers? Learn more about Easter Island’s exciting and intriguing history. Most of us are familiar with images of the giant head statues, or moai, of Easter Island, but did you ever wonder how a remote island became colonized by Polynesian seafarers? Learn more about Easter Island’s exciting and intriguing history. Show less

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