2024

Finding Papa by Angela Pham Krans

A child holds on to memory and hope while waiting for a father to reunite with the family after war and displacement.

The Truth About Dragons by Julie Leung

A child of mixed heritage rethinks the stories he has inherited and finds space for more than one cultural truth.

My Powerful Hair by Carole Lindstrom

An Indigenous girl reflects on hair, ancestry, healing, and the strength passed down through generations of women.

Forever Cousins by Laurel Goodluck

Two cousins separated by distance stay close through shared traditions, humor, and anticipation of reunion.

Abuelo, the Sea, and Me by Ismée Williams

A seasonal, sensory picture book about a child's bond with an abuelo and the bittersweet memory of Cuba.

Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers

A warm and funny contemporary Native family story about sibling friction, observation, and belonging in Cherokee life.

A Maleta Full of Treasures by Natalia Sylvester

A warm intergenerational picture book about an abuela's visit, family memory, and staying connected across distance.