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Today is the start of Lunar New Year! This year we ring in the year of the tiger! Check out featured titles by authors of Chinese heritage below including Friends Are Friends, Forever which tells the story of a young child who moves from China to America. In China, she spent every Lunar New Year making ornaments with her best friend and is initially unsure if she will have anyone to continue this tradition with in America. Inspired by the author’s immigrant experience, this picture book highlights the importance of friendship. Check it out along with other great titles below!

I Am Golden
Written by Eva Chen and Illustrated by Sophie Diao
Published by Feiwel & Friends
Available now!

Eyes That Speak to the Stars
Written by Joanna Ho and Illustrated by Dung Ho
Published by HarperCollins
Available February 15, 2022

Friends Are Friends, Forever
Written by Dane Liu and Illustrated by Lynn Scurfield
Published by Henry Holt and Co. Books for Young Readers
Available now!

The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly Mei
Written by Christina Matula
Published by Inkyard Press
Available April 5, 2022

New from Here
Written by Kelly Yang
Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Available March 1, 2022

Maizy Chen’s Last Chance
Written by Lisa Yee
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Available now!