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Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark, the son of a poor shoemaker. The king helped to pay for his education, enabling him to become a short-story writer, novelist and playwright. He remains best known for his fairy tales, a selection of which is included in this book.
The Snow Queen and The Wild Swans
The Queen, the Princes and the Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
The Wild Swans
The Snow Queen

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The Snow Queen and The Wild Swans
The Queen, the Princes and the Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
The Wild Swans
The Snow Queen

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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