Luli and the Language of Tea

Luli and the Language of Tea is a strong choice for readers looking for Asian American picture books and other diverse picture books shaped by community, language. Andrea Wang builds the story around a multilingual classroom becomes a place of friendship when one child shares tea and discovers how many languages can meet around a table. For classrooms building multilingual, immigrant-friendly, and DEI picture book collections, it is especially effective because it turns language difference into shared delight. Especially good for repeat readings because the language stays readable while the emotional detail keeps opening up. Best for ages 3 to 7, with enough depth for conversation after the last page.