Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Stories

Connecting our heritage with entertainment that families with kids of all ages can enjoy together.

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From insightful articles to entertaining stories and must-see movies, these resources reflect Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) lives and uplift our traditions and stories.

 

 

Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Representation on the Screen

Explore these must-see movie and TV picks by topic and genre.


 

 

Great Stories to Transport Young Readers

Whether your kids are first-gen, second-gen, or your family's been here for ages, these books set in Asia and the Pacific Islands help families explore and connect across cultures.


 

 

Celebrating the Diversity of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities

Check out these movies and TV shows to help kids find the familiar and explore the many cultures of the diaspora.


 

 

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An independent voice for kids, families, and schools everywhere.

Common Sense is a nonprofit organization giving kids, families, and schools the tools to make informed choices about media and technology. Families know us for our independent, age-based reviews of movies, TV shows, books, games, podcasts and apps. Educators use our free curriculum and edtech reviews to plan lessons and integrate technology into their teaching practice. At our core, we are a children's advocacy group. We draw on original research, industry expertise, and community partnerships to advocate for laws and policies that help kids thrive.