AAPI & diaspora authors

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Kimi's Kitchen : An Ocean Woman's Guide to Wild Home Cooking

Kimi Werner, Nicole Gormley, Jennifer Fiedler

Kimi's Kitchen : An Ocean Woman's Guide to Wild Home Cooking
Kimi Werner, Nicole Gormley, Jennifer Fiedler
Dive into the abundance of the ocean and reconnect with nature through food in this deeply personal guide to wild cooking, with more than 80 recipes inspired by the memories and ingredients that have shaped spearfishing champion, chef, and award-winning environmentalist, Kimi Werner.Kimi grew up getting lost in the magic...

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Mar 10, 2026.

The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook : Seasonal Home Cooking from South Asia's Best Spice Farms
Sana Javeri Kadri, Asha Loupy
Bookplate-signed copies available for pre-order! From Diaspora Co., the progressive spice company rooted in flavor and equity, comes a cookbook celebrating beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms. Diaspora Co. sources the most flavorful, fresh spices in the world...

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Mar 3, 2026.

Maxi's Kitchen: Easy Go-To Recipes to Make Again and Again: A Cookbook : Easy Go-To Recipes to Make Again and Again
Maxine Scharf
Find your go-to dishes for every day of the week with simple, delicious recipes from the creator of Maxi’s Kitchen.Culinary creator Maxine Sharf has built a community of over 4 million people who trust her for recipes that strike the perfect balance between healthy and comforting. Her debut cookbook is...

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Mar 3, 2026.

Beyond Korean : Easy Recipes for Korean, Japanese, and Chinese Favorites
Aaron Huh
Discover the flavors of Korea and beyond with 100 simple recipes for noodle dishes, soups, sandwiches, and more from Simply Korean author Aaron Huh.Since 2017, Aaron Huh and his wife, Claire, have been showcasing simple Korean recipes on their popular YouTube channel, Aaron & Claire. With his laidback approach and encouraging “don’t...

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Dec 16, 2025.

Kawaii Café Bento: Classic and Fun Bentos to Make at Home
Noriko Yuko
Create your own quick, easy, and irresistibly cute bento box meals! Kawaii Café Bento gives you over 50 healthy, delicious options, beautifully illustrated in a fun anime style. This inventive book brings the art of Japanese bento boxes to life with a playful twist, perfect for anyone looking to save money and enjoy...

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Jan 13, 2026.

Simply Speedy Chinese : Meals in 30 Minutes or Less
Suzie Lee
Get your favourite Chinese food on the table in minutes with Simply Speedy Chinese.In each chapter, Suzie Lee will showcase her handy shortcuts, enabling you to get a tasty meal served up in 30 minutes or less. From Honey Chilli Beef and Quick Dumplings to Hot Peanut Butter Noodles and Mochi,...

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Jan 20, 2026.

108 Asian Cookies : Not-Too-Sweet Treats from a Third-Culture Kitchen
Kat Lieu
From the IACP award winner and bestselling cookbook author comes a first-of-its-kind collection of irresistible cookie recipes inspired by Asian flavors and techniques to excite home bakers.Growing up as a Canadian-born Vietnamese Chinese American, Kat Lieu sought comfort in the flavors of her youth like taro and black sesame. But...
Curry : Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens
Maunika Gowardhan
Curry takes you on a culinary journey through the diverse and delicious world of regional Indian curries. Full of insights into the origins and the variety that make these curries truly special, Curry is a definitive guide to eating your way across India’s incredible flavours. Thanks to their own crops, culture and traditions, each...

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Oct 28, 2025.

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Ohana Style : Food from Hawai'i, for Your Family

Sheldon Simeon, Garrett Snyder

Ohana Style : Food from Hawai'i, for Your Family
Sheldon Simeon, Garrett Snyder
The author of Cook Real Hawai’i brings the essence of Hawai’ian cuisine to everyday cooking with over 100 unfussy and flavorful recipes featuring easy ingredient substitutions, clever new techniques, and creative (and often plant-based) spins on traditional dishes.Beloved chef and two-time Top Chef fan favorite Sheldon Simeon’s food joyfully reflects Hawai'i’s flavors...

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Mar 31, 2026.

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Tea is Love

Adib Khorram, Hanna Cha (Illustrated by)

Tea is Love
Adib Khorram, Hanna Cha (Illustrated by)
A lyrical ode to the warmth, comfort, and traditions of tea drinking, from award-winning author Adib Khorram and Caldecott Honor and the APALA winner Hanna Cha.Tea is a plant. Tea is a ceremony. But most of all, tea is love.Whether it's part of an elaborate ceremony, or a quiet cup...

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Oct 28, 2025.

Japanese Cooking with Kids : 50 Kid-Tested Recipes to Make Together!
Debra Samuels, Mayumi Uejima-Carr
Kid-friendly Japanese meals you can make together and get everyone to enjoy eating healthier!Japanese Cooking with Kids is the perfect way for you and your kids to learn about Japanese cooking while having fun in the kitchen — and to get them excited about eating healthy meals. Some of these dishes...
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Heartland Masala : An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen

Jyoti Mukharji, Auyon Mukharji, Olivier Kugler (Illustrated by)

Heartland Masala : An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen
Jyoti Mukharji, Auyon Mukharji, Olivier Kugler (Illustrated by)
Bookplate signed copies available! Heartland Masala pairs 99 recipes from Indian cooking instructor Jyoti Mukharji with cultural and historical essays by her son Auyon Mukharji. A heartfelt celebration of Indian cuisine and the American immigrant experience, this beautiful cookbook is playful, informative, and utterly original.Take a delicious deep dive into Indian...
Kim Chi Eats the World : 75 Recipes Fit for a (Drag) Queen - A Cookbook
Kim Chi
KIM CHI is a sickening drag queen, fierce business mogul, and lifelong culinary connoisseur. Drawing inspiration from the many countries she has traveled to on tour, in her debut cookbook, the superstar brings you along on a trip around the world. Starting off in North America, you’ll find good ol’...

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Oct 21, 2025.

A Spoonful of the Sea
Hyewon Yum
Honouring the tradition of serving miyeokguk on birthdays and inspired by the lives of Korea’s haenyeo, this lovely picture book celebrates the bond between mothers and daughters. On her birthday, a girl is presented with a bowl of miyeokguk, seaweed soup—instead of the cake she wants. As she stirs her...
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Cooking : Techniques, Ingredients, and Recipes
Orathay Souksisavanh
A highly illustrated tome with 100 recipes for the most iconic Chinese dishes, with step-by-step photography, ingredient breakdowns, and practical tips. Chinese is one of the world’s most beloved cuisines, but cooking Chinese food at home can still feel daunting to many. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Cooking breaks down 100...
My Best Friend Is Gluten-Free : 100+ Asian-Inspired Recipes for Bringing People Together
Jannell Lo
A gluten-free spotlight on Asian flavors, with plenty of plant-based, dairy-free, vegetarian, and pescatarian options!Anyone who eats (or cooks) a gluten-free diet understands the struggles of avoiding gluten. In East Asian and Southeast Asian foods especially, gluten is hard to avoid: it’s embedded in integral staples like soy sauce and...

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Oct 21, 2025.

Reaping What She Sows : How Women Are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System
Nancy Matsumoto
A James Beard Award winner celebrates the women heroes who are fighting against the Big Food system—and asks the question: How should we eat?When the Covid-19 pandemic ripped through global food supply chains, it threatened the livelihoods of farmers, created shortages in supermarkets, and revealed a startling truth to consumers: the food...

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Oct 28, 2025.

Bad B*tch in the Kitch : Craveable Asian Recipes to Ditch the Takeout
Cassie Yeung
BOOKPLATE-SIGNED COPIES will be available around October 20th, 2025. Add some razzle dazzle to your home cooking with 80 recipes for your favorite Asian takeout dishes from culinary influencer Cassie YeungCassie Yeung likes to think of herself as a chef for the people—no professional culinary training here, just a girl who...