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A Beginner’s Guide to Bear Spotting by Michelle Robinson, illustrated by David Roberts [in Booklist]

12 Jan, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in British, Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Nonethnic-specific, Repost

Going for a walk in “bear country” could be very dangerous business, unless you heed the wise advice of this intrepid child, whose well-stocked, oversize backpack contains all the many things necessary to negotiate potential sightings. When confronted by a black or brown bear, pepper spray...

There Is No Right Way to Meditate and Other Lessons by Yumi Sakugawa

06 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Absolute Favorites, Adult Readers, Japanese American, Middle Grade Readers, Nonfiction, Young Adult Readers

Google "meditation health benefits" pretty much any time and you'll always get news articles just a few hours old touting improved mind/body results. We've all seen the headlines, heard about the latest reports, and yet SOME of us remain stubbornly resistant, especially those concerned about...

Colossal Paper Machines created by Phil Conigliaro, text by Theo Baker

07 Sep, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Middle Grade Readers, Nonethnic-specific, Nonfiction

Labor Day already? How about some working fun – literally??!! The directions are right on the cover: pop out, fold, glue. It really is that straight-forward to create these "10 giants models that move!" They're not exaggerating on size: the book alone is a few pounds of heavy...

what did you eat yesterday? (vol. 9) by Fumi Yoshinaga, translated by Jocelyne Allen

21 Aug, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Fiction, Graphic Title/Manga/Manwha, Japanese, Translation, Young Adult Readers

Salmon meunière, acqua pazza, mizuna and onion salad, yellowtail teriyaki ...

The Truth About Twinkie Pie by Kat Yeh

03 Aug, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Audio, Chinese American, Fiction, Middle Grade Readers, Nonethnic-specific

"Well, my mama was a hairdresser, but she had this big dream that what she really wanted to be one day was a – an astronomer," 12-year-old Galileo Galilei Barnes explains to her teacher and class on her first day at her new school. Pointing at the...

what did you eat yesterday? (vol. 8) by Fumi Yoshinaga, translated by Yoshito Hinton

22 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Fiction, Graphic Title/Manga/Manwha, Japanese, Translation, Young Adult Readers

If these Tokyo lovebirds don't steal your heart, they'll certainly inspire you to feed your growling belly. As you slobber your way through this latest volume of Shiro and Kenji's culinary delights, you might even be inspired to create something tasty of your own. The step-by-step panels...

I Think I Am in Friend-Love with You by Yumi Sakugawa

17 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Fiction, Graphic Title/Manga/Manwha, Japanese American, Young Adult Readers

"I have a confession to make." Uh-oh. But no worries, the news is actually good. Wonderfully touching even: "I think I am in friend-love with you." No weirdness or discomfort, please. "I just so desperately want for you to think that I am this super-awesome...

Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe by Yumi Sakugawa

15 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Graphic Title/Manga/Manwha, Japanese American, Nonfiction, Young Adult Readers

Although I've been devoutly agnostic most of my adult life, I will admit that I get the occasional, random message from the higher-powers-that-be: understanding doesn't always come with these missives, more like nudges that I need to listen better. I keep trying ...

what did you eat yesterday? (vols. 6-7) by Fumi Yoshinaga, translated by Yoshito Hinton

24 Apr, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Fiction, Graphic Title/Manga/Manwha, Translation, Young Adult Readers

Hungry? Stop and get something to quell those belly rumbles. Save yourself the slobber before reading! And, in case you didn't notice, we're starting here with volume 6 ...

Salsa: Un poema para cocinar | A Cooking Poem by Jorge Argueta, illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh

25 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Bilingual, Children/Picture Books, Latin American, Latina/o/x, Poetry

Some of us should probably stay out of the kitchen – "cooking is not one of your strong points," Eldest remarked gravely the other day after the rice fell and the chicken was way too dry (and we had guests, egads!). To avoid such culinary disappointments,...

Cardfight!! Vanguard (vols. 3-4) by Akira Itou, translated by Vertical, Inc.

13 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Graphic Title/Manga/Manwha, Japanese, Middle Grade Readers, Translation

Welcome back to the massive media franchise that is Cardfight!! Vanguard, which includes a multi-season anime series, official trading card game (each manga volume continues to be packaged with a limited edition playing card), and live-action film. In spite of a mostly-digital playing field these...

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma (vols. 1-2) by Yuto Tsukuda, illustrated by Shun Saeki

30 Jan, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Graphic Title/Manga/Manwha, Japanese, Middle Grade Readers, Translation, Young Adult Readers

So I confess I haven't seen a single episode, but the hubby seems addicted to the TV series, Masterchef Junior. Time magazine recently declared it "the Best Cooking Show on TV," especially noting that "here are some other things you don’t have on MasterChef Jr....

what did you eat yesterday? (vols. 4-5) by Fumi Yoshinaga, edited by Yoshito Hinton (vol. 4), translated by Yoshito Hinton (vol. 5)

05 Dec, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Fiction, Graphic Title/Manga/Manwha, Japanese, Translation, Young Adult Readers

If you want to get to know gorgeous button-downed lawyer Shiro and adorable dressed-down hair stylist Kenji, click here to catch up on all the previous volumes. If you're looking for quick satiety, you could definitely start with any volume (yes, these could be read...

Noodle Magic by Roseanne Greenfield Thong, illustrated by Meilo So

01 Dec, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese American, Fiction

After such a bountiful weekend, food might not be the first thing on your mind this Cyber Monday morning ...

Author Interview: Ava Chin [in Bloom]

26 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Audience, Author Interview/Profile, Chinese American, Genre, Memoir, Nonfiction, Origin/Ethnic Background, Repost

Thanksgiving approach-eth! Don’t you want to know what will be on the Urban Forager’s table? Read on! Ava Chin, author of recently published Eating Wildly: Foraging for Life, Love and the Perfect Meal, chats about family, motherhood, writing, and the art of foraging – complete with...

Eating Wildly: Foraging for Life, Love and the Perfect Meal by Ava Chin + Author Profile [in Bloom]

24 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Author Interview/Profile, Chinese American, Memoir, Nonfiction, Repost

Eating Wildly for the Belly and Soul with Ava Chin These days, Ava Chin is living her happy beginnings: she’s the mother to an energetic toddler, wife to the man of her dreams, professor of creative nonfiction and journalism at her undergrad alma mater, and – whenever...

Korean Folk Songs: Stars in the Sky and Dreams in Our Hearts by Robert Sang-Ung Choi, illustrated by SamEe Back

17 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Audio, Children/Picture Books, Korean, Korean American, Nonfiction

Western children's songs and nursery rhymes with their upbeat tempo and easy rhythms often mask unpleasant, even frightening, scenarios: "Ring Around the Rosie" is widely considered to be a reference to England's 17th-century Great Plague, "Rock-a-bye, Baby" ends with a warning about the possibility of violent...

Heritage by Sean Brock, photographs by Peter Frank Edwards

13 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Adult Readers, Memoir, Nonethnic-specific, Nonfiction

Thanksgiving is just two weeks away ...

Cardfight!! Vanguard (vols. 1-2) by Akira Itou, translated by Satsuki Yamashita and Shizuki Yamashita

17 Oct, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fiction, Graphic Title/Manga/Manwha, Japanese, Middle Grade Readers, Translation

So I'm feeling especially last-century today ...

Mei-Mei’s Lucky Birthday Noodles: A Loving Story of Adoption, Chinese Culture and a Special Birthday Treat by Shan-Shan Chen, illustrated by Heidi Goodman

09 Sep, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Children/Picture Books, Chinese American, Fiction

"Today is Mei-Mei's birthday. She is turning six years old," the first double-page spread announces. Well ...

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