A NEW book collection centering the stories of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities
Rising Voices: Amplifying AANHPI Narratives | Grades K–5
Amplifying AANHPI Narratives
Rising Voices: Amplifying AANHPI Narratives | Grades K–5
Amplifying AANHPI Narratives
A NEW book collection centering the stories of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities
Knowledge. Connection. Compelling Stories.
Illuminate the achievements and experiences of AANHPI communities with 50-book collections that build knowledge and understanding through authentic stories.
Award-Winning Books
Authentic fiction and informational texts were expertly curated by Scholastic and AANHPI mentors.
Purposeful Literacy Instruction
In-depth teaching materials with content-area connections help drive knowledge and literacy growth.
Stronger Classroom Communities
Broaden the perspectives of students from all backgrounds with opportunities for writing and discussion.
Research indicates that exposure to an appealing variety of books increases the time children spend reading and positively impacts their reading scores.
First Book; The Impact of a Diverse Classroom Library, 2023
Teach with Meaning and Purpose
Easily integrate this powerful collection into your literacy block. Five themes, anchor texts, and instructional materials help nurture understanding and academic progress.
Family, Culture, and Community
How can I help people around me, and how do they help me or enrich my life?
Someone Like Me/Memorable Characters
How do the people in these books help me better understand myself and the world?
Heroes and Role Models
What qualities make someone a hero and what can I learn from them?
Strong and Resilient
What qualities help people succeed when they face challenges?
Thinking Beyond Today
What can I learn from how the people in books dream and plan for the future?
See the Research
Research shows that the books students read impact how they see the world and themselves.
Rising Voices White Paper
Find out how reading a broad range of perspectives promotes student growth and achievement.
Meet the Mentors
Scholastic partnered with highly accomplished AANHPI mentors to curate authentic texts that resonate with all readers.
Joanna Ho
Joanna Ho is an award-winning and New York Times best-selling author of children's books, including Eyes That Kiss in the Corners. She is an educator and equity-focused leader with a master’s from UC Berkeley and extensive experience in K–12 education.
Dr. Erika K. Cravalho-Meyers
Dr. Erika K. Cravalho-Meyers is an educator and instructional leader with more than 20 years of experience serving Native Hawaiian communities. She is the co-founder of EAmai Co-Lab, which helps learning communities reexamine professional norms and practices.
Dr. Don Vu
Dr. Don Vu is an educator and school leader with 24 years of experience. A Vietnamese refugee, his work centers on the power of literacy and storytelling. He is the author of Life, Literacy, and the Pursuit of Happiness and a Director at the Sacramento County Office of Education.
An Empowering Library for Every Grade
Each grade-level collection (K–5) includes:
50 Books (25 titles, 2 copies each)
Five anchor texts and 20 titles featuring authentic AANHPI voices
5 Teaching Cards
Each anchor text includes a Teaching Card that integrates reading, writing, and vocabulary.
Teacher’s Guide
Content-area connections, key vocabulary, and more to support effective instruction
Storage Bins and Labels
Easily organize your new books!
More Rising Voices Libraries
Create welcoming and engaging classrooms for all with our other collections.
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Spotlight the achievements and experiences of Black people in the U.S. and beyond.
Celebrating Black and Latino Boys
This dynamic collection portrays boys of color as role models, leaders, and the heroes of their own stories.
Empowering Girls in STEAM
STEAM skills are in high demand. This collection was created to introduce all students to interesting STEAM careers.
Celebrating Girls of Color
This empowering collection spotlights girls and women of color as they realize, pursue, and achieve their dreams.
Elevating Latino Stories
This inspiring collection brings the joy of Latino experiences and culture to readers of all backgrounds.
Inspiring Students en español
Strengthen students' skills in Spanish and prepare them for English with transadaptations of beloved books.
Ready to Bring Rising Voices to Your School?
