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Waggers by Philemon Sturges, illustrated by Jim Ishikawa [in AsianWeek]

31 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Japanese American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

WaggersEver wonder why dogs always check out each other’s waggers? Well, here’s the secret, complete with fabulously entertaining pictures. Review: "New and Notable Books," AsianWeek, March 31, 2005 Readers: Children Published: 2005...

Wanda’s Monster by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Nancy Hayashi [in AsianWeek]

31 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Japanese American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

Wanda's MonsterWanda’s convinced that a monster lives in her closet. While everyone tries to tell her otherwise, Grandma actually confirms Wanda’s worst fears. But Grandma helps Wanda feel much better by making life for her...

What Does Bunny See? A Book of Colors and Flowers by Linda Sue Park, illustrated by Maggie Smith [in AsianWeek]

31 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Korean American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

What Does Bunny SeeA curious little bunny wanders through the colorful maze of plentiful flowers in a cottage garden before settling down for a snuggly little nap. The second picture book from <a...

Brianna Breathes Easy: A Story About Asthma by Virginia Kroll, illustrated by Jayong Cho [in AsianWeek]

31 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Korean American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

Brianna Breathes EasyAn informative, non-threatening story for both children and parents about a little girl who finds out she has asthma and learns to thrive with it. Review: "New and Notable Books," AsianWeek,...

Up! by Kristine O’Connell George, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata [in AsianWeek]

31 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Japanese American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

Up!An energetic little girl spends a delightful day with her father, frolicking through the neighborhood playground, landing softly in the safe embrace of Daddy’s hug. Review: "New and Notable Books," AsianWeek, March 31, 2005 Readers: Children Published:...

Sid’s Surprise by Candace Carter, illustrated by Joung Un Kim [in AsianWeek]

31 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Korean American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

Sid's SurpriseSid the snake is anything but sick … he’s just growing up and having a grand old time with his new rattle and his old friends. For the youngest newbie readers, complete with comprehension...

Snooze-a-Palooza: More than 100 Slumber Party Ideas by American Girl, illustrated by Carol Yoshizumi [in AsianWeek]

31 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Japanese American, Middle Grade Readers, Nonethnic-specific, Nonfiction, Repost, Young Adult Readers

Snooze a paloozaWhat’s a slumber party without special, cool things to do? This little handbook adds pizzazz to your overnight girlfriend fun – from spa treatments to crafts to cooking to playing games to...

If You’ll Be My Valentine by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Fumi Kosaka [in AsianWeek]

25 Feb, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Japanese American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

If You'll Be My ValentineA small boy creates perfect little moments of love for everyone around him – for his pets, his siblings, his grandmother and, of course, his parents. Review: <a...

Pajamas Anytime by Marsha Hayles, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata [in AsianWeek]

25 Feb, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Japanese American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

Pajamas AnytimeWho doesn’t want to spend all day in their pajamas? Nakata superbly captures the energy of a little boy as he grows month to month, marking each memorable occasion – from a January snow...

Buddha Mind in Contemporary Art edited by Jacquelynn Baas and Mary Jane Jacob [in AsianWeek]

27 Jan, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Nonethnic-specific, Nonfiction, Pan-Asian Pacific American, Repost

Buddha Mind in Contemporary ArtOh, Asian influences are everywhere we look … and becoming endlessly more visible – or, in this case, more visual. The influences of Buddhist teachings and perspectives are...

3 Doors: Choose Wisely by Kiane Simeon and Rochelle Simeon [in AsianWeek]

06 Jan, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Middle Grade Readers, Nonethnic-specific, Repost, Young Adult Readers

3 DoorsA young adult tale about a unique bookstore where a mysterious host urges a motley group of neighborhood kids to choose the adventure behind one of three doors. While the premise is somewhat promising...

The Tattooed Girl by Joyce Carol Oates + Author Interview [in American Theatre magazine]

01 Jan, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Drama/Theater, Fiction, Jewish, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

Tattooed GirlJoyce Carol Oates’ Scariest People: The world premiere of The Tattooed Girl at Theater J “People think I’m prolific,” laughs Joyce Carol Oates, “but actually I work long hours and I’m very patient and fastidious.”...

Moving Toward Balance: 8 Weeks of Yoga with Rodney Yee by Rodney Yee with Nina Zolotow, photographs by Michal Venera [in AsianWeek]

03 Dec, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Nonethnic-specific, Nonfiction, Repost

Moving Toward BalancePerfect timing as the holiday season goes into high gear: What better way to survive the stress and mess than to strengthen the body and calm the mind with yoga? As a...

Real Beauty: 101 Ways to Feel Great About You by Therese Kauchak, illustrated by Carol Yoshizumi [in AsianWeek]

28 Oct, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Middle Grade Readers, Nonethnic-specific, Nonfiction, Repost

Real BeautyA sweet collection of 101 tips from the creators of the best-selling American Girl series on how all girls – the pictures are very inclusive! – can feel their best about themselves. Review: <a href="http://bookdragonreviews.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/asianweek-2004-10-28-new-and-notable.pdf"...

Taming the Tiger Within: Meditations on Transforming Difficult Emotions by Thich Nhat Hanh [in AsianWeek]

28 Oct, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Nonethnic-specific, Nonfiction, Repost, Vietnamese American

Taming the Tiger WithinA welcoming, gentle manual of sorts for even the most overscheduled on how to let go of anger and fear to live a more peaceful, fulfilling life — not to...

Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly Leader: North Korea and the Kim Dynasty by Bradley K. Martin [in AsianWeek]

28 Oct, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Korean, Nonethnic-specific, Nonfiction, North Korean, Repost

Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly LeaderThis enormous tome (800-plus pages) offers an expansive overview of a closed country and its incomprehensible leadership. With 13 years of research,...

Halloween by Salina Yoon [in AsianWeek]

10 Oct, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Korean American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

HalloweenA fun little interactive book about tricks and treats for the youngest little hands to manipulate and giggle over. Review: "New and Notable Books," AsianWeek, October 8, 2004 Readers: Children Published: 2004...

Total Strength Training for Women by Amazin Lethi [in AsianWeek]

08 Oct, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Hapa/Mixed-race, Nonethnic-specific, Nonfiction, Repost, Southeast Asian American, Vietnamese American

Total Strength Training For WomenI hate the thought of weight training, but because my family history is filled with women with osteoporosis, this book seems like a wake-up call. It's even got...

Louder Than Bombs: Interviews from the Progessive Magazine by David Barsamian [in AsianWeek]

10 Sep, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Nonethnic-specific, Nonfiction, Repost

Louder Than BombsA compilation of 21 interviews (two with the recently deceased Edward Said) with some of today’s leading lefties, including quite a number who do our community proud: New Left Review...

Aloft by Chang-rae Lee + Author Interview [in Bloomsbury Review]

01 Sep, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Author Interview/Profile, Fiction, Korean American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

aloftFlying Aloft with Chang-rae Lee Speaking in superlatives about Chang-rae Lee or his work seems somewhat clichéd these days. All three of his novels, Native Speaker, A Gesture Life, and his latest, Aloft, have been so lavishly...

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