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Barbara Karlin

Barbara Karlin was a beloved author of many children's picture books and a reviewer for publications such as the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, the Los Angeles Times, LA Parent, and more. She died in 1991, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators established the Barbara Karlin Grant for Writers of Picture Book Text in her memory.

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

Every May we celebrate the rich history and culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Browse a curated selection of fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators that we think your students will love. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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