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I'm so honored and grateful ANZU THE GREAT KAIJU won the Sakura Medal from Japan! Thank you to all the international schools in Japan that selected Anzu for the award! And to the amazing teachers and students!! And a big thank you to @sueconollylibrarian for sharing Anzu's stories. I hope they'll also enjoy Anzu book 2, Anzu the Great Listener as well! 💛💛💛 @mackidsbooks
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#anzuthegreatkaiju #picturebook #childrensbooks #childrenslibrary #childrenslibrarian #picturebookrecs #anzuthegreatlistener #librarians #librariansofinstagram #japan #kaiju #kaijumonster #kaijubooks #internationalschool #sakuramedal #sakura #bookawards #teachersofig #kidsbookswelove #kidsbooks @mackidsbooks @aramkimart

Bringing Anzu to life was so fun! Learn more about Anzu from his books - ANZU THE GREAT KAIJU & ANZU THE GREAT LISTENER! 💛🌻🌷🌺💛

Happy birthday @nazkutub 🥳🍦one of our favorite ice cream cones from @mixuesg

#icecream #mixue #singapore #dessert #birthday

Happy birthday @nazkutub 🥳🍦one of our favorite ice cream cones from @mixuesg

#icecream #mixue #singapore #dessert #birthday

Happy birthday @nazkutub 🥳🍦one of our favorite ice cream cones from @mixuesg

#icecream #mixue #singapore #dessert #birthday

Thank you @torontolibrary and TPL staff for picking WE ARE LION DANCERS for your Asian Heritage Month book list! 📚💙💛 🇨🇦🍁

#canadianartist #aapiheritagemonth #canada #aapibooks #tpl

Thank you @torontolibrary and TPL staff for picking WE ARE LION DANCERS for your Asian Heritage Month book list! 📚💙💛 🇨🇦🍁

#canadianartist #aapiheritagemonth #canada #aapibooks #tpl

I’m so excited to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with my fellow AAPI authors and illustrators from the KidLit community! 💛✨

If you need book recommendations for this month, here are our favorite stories straight from our hearts to your library! 📚

Don’t forget to follow all these amazing book creators to check out their work and more! 🎊

@hellomrsdinh
@chloeitoward
@AutumnLeaflet
@dowphumiruk
@lbontigao
@SylviaiChen
@joannahowrites
@ediblewords
@steph_steph_sy
@bshum79
@c_alemshah
@ediblewords
@jessyoonwrites
@mariechanbooks
@jleungbooks
@nmillerillustration
@tracihuahn

🎁 ALL MAY LONG GIVEAWAY
Asian Heritage Month 2026
75 books • 33 creators • 15 winners

TO ENTER:
💫 Tag a Canadian book lover

💫 Follow all 33 creators:

@nadiabmad
@julienchungdesigns
@steph_steph_sy
@ohtruth
@susansyoon
@gilliansze
@fangmousbooks
@books.beyond.bedtime
@christinamatula
@moniqueleonardocarlos
@ginger.ngo
@msmarianayagam
@anita.yasuda
@bshum79
@charlenedraws
@soyeonis
@leahhongdraws
@thaohlam
@camelliakoostoryteller
@grumpythebird
@pritibirlamaheshwari
@kuljinderwrites
@mitaliruths
@sitajit
@ohmyartchan
@doroleung
@aaronchanvan
@squeaknbanana
@leetropolis
@storiesbysingh
@maggie.draws.stuff
@zeniawadhwaniwrites
@dawndawndawnillustration

📅 HOW IT WORKS:
💫 One winner drawn every other day through May 30

💫 Enter once and stay eligible for every draw ��

💫 Winner wins a surprise 5-book bundle

Good luck, and happy Asian Heritage Month!
#aapiheritagemonth#librarians #aapihmonth #canadian
#canlit

🎁 ALL MAY LONG GIVEAWAY
Asian Heritage Month 2026
75 books • 33 creators • 15 winners

TO ENTER:
💫 Tag a Canadian book lover

💫 Follow all 33 creators:

@nadiabmad
@julienchungdesigns
@steph_steph_sy
@ohtruth
@susansyoon
@gilliansze
@fangmousbooks
@books.beyond.bedtime
@christinamatula
@moniqueleonardocarlos
@ginger.ngo
@msmarianayagam
@anita.yasuda
@bshum79
@charlenedraws
@soyeonis
@leahhongdraws
@thaohlam
@camelliakoostoryteller
@grumpythebird
@pritibirlamaheshwari
@kuljinderwrites
@mitaliruths
@sitajit
@ohmyartchan
@doroleung
@aaronchanvan
@squeaknbanana
@leetropolis
@storiesbysingh
@maggie.draws.stuff
@zeniawadhwaniwrites
@dawndawndawnillustration

📅 HOW IT WORKS:
💫 One winner drawn every other day through May 30

💫 Enter once and stay eligible for every draw ��

💫 Winner wins a surprise 5-book bundle

Good luck, and happy Asian Heritage Month!
#aapiheritagemonth#librarians #aapihmonth #canadian
#canlit

🎁 ALL MAY LONG GIVEAWAY
Asian Heritage Month 2026
75 books • 33 creators • 15 winners

TO ENTER:
💫 Tag a Canadian book lover

💫 Follow all 33 creators:

@nadiabmad
@julienchungdesigns
@steph_steph_sy
@ohtruth
@susansyoon
@gilliansze
@fangmousbooks
@books.beyond.bedtime
@christinamatula
@moniqueleonardocarlos
@ginger.ngo
@msmarianayagam
@anita.yasuda
@bshum79
@charlenedraws
@soyeonis
@leahhongdraws
@thaohlam
@camelliakoostoryteller
@grumpythebird
@pritibirlamaheshwari
@kuljinderwrites
@mitaliruths
@sitajit
@ohmyartchan
@doroleung
@aaronchanvan
@squeaknbanana
@leetropolis
@storiesbysingh
@maggie.draws.stuff
@zeniawadhwaniwrites
@dawndawndawnillustration

📅 HOW IT WORKS:
💫 One winner drawn every other day through May 30

💫 Enter once and stay eligible for every draw ��

💫 Winner wins a surprise 5-book bundle

Good luck, and happy Asian Heritage Month!
#aapiheritagemonth#librarians #aapihmonth #canadian
#canlit

🎁 ALL MAY LONG GIVEAWAY
Asian Heritage Month 2026
75 books • 33 creators • 15 winners

TO ENTER:
💫 Tag a Canadian book lover

💫 Follow all 33 creators:

@nadiabmad
@julienchungdesigns
@steph_steph_sy
@ohtruth
@susansyoon
@gilliansze
@fangmousbooks
@books.beyond.bedtime
@christinamatula
@moniqueleonardocarlos
@ginger.ngo
@msmarianayagam
@anita.yasuda
@bshum79
@charlenedraws
@soyeonis
@leahhongdraws
@thaohlam
@camelliakoostoryteller
@grumpythebird
@pritibirlamaheshwari
@kuljinderwrites
@mitaliruths
@sitajit
@ohmyartchan
@doroleung
@aaronchanvan
@squeaknbanana
@leetropolis
@storiesbysingh
@maggie.draws.stuff
@zeniawadhwaniwrites
@dawndawndawnillustration

📅 HOW IT WORKS:
💫 One winner drawn every other day through May 30

💫 Enter once and stay eligible for every draw ��

💫 Winner wins a surprise 5-book bundle

Good luck, and happy Asian Heritage Month!
#aapiheritagemonth#librarians #aapihmonth #canadian
#canlit

Our lucky winner is @nojobee! Thank you so much for everyone who entered! We may or may not have a second giveaway coming up this month. Make sure you are following all of the book creators in our caption to find out soon!!! ✨🎊

🎊 Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, teachers and librarians!To celebrate, I have teamed up with my fellow AAPI author and illustrator friends to gift ONE lucky teacher/librarian this extensive collection of AAPI books for their students. 🎊

To enter this giveaway:

❤️ Like this post and FOLLOW all the creators listed.We will check before announcing a winner.
👩🏻‍💻 Comment how you plan on using these books in your library!
📚 That is IT!

MUST FOLLOW ALL OF THESE ACCOUNTS:

@hellomrsdinh
@hbui333
@chloeitoward
@AutumnLeaflet
@dowphumiruk
@angela.pham.krans
@lbontigao
@hannakimwrites
@SylviaiChen
@andreawhywang
@marietangauthor
@biculturalmama
@joannahowrites
@suma_subramaniam
@ediblewords
@steph_steph_sy
@authornatashayim
@baophi_writer
@bshum79
@brandialwayswrites
@csoontornvat
@c_alemshah
@debbi_michiko_florence
@jessyoonwrites
@mariechanbooks
@jleungbooks
@nmillerillustration
@richkarho
@sharonfjart
@tracihuahn

Open to USA ONLY!

🚨 We do NOT ask for credit card information. 🚨

Caption Part 2: One winner will receive a copy of each book featured in the graphic.

⭐ We will announce the winner publicly and contact him/her to confirm.
⭐ We will ONLY ask the winner for his/her mailing address.

📖 This runs until May 3rd, at 11.59 pm Eastern Standard Time Zone.
📖Open to US territory only.
📖This is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Instagram.
📖Must be following ALL accounts to be eligible to win.
📖Must be 18 years or older.
📖Must be a current TEACHER/LIBRARIAN to enter with a valid school email.
📖The individual creators are responsible for sending a copy of their book to the winner.

🎁 The winner has 24 hours to claim any prize, otherwise, another one will be chosen! Good luck!

#iteach
#librarians
#teachers
#aapihmonth

Did you know we have fun activities to go with ANZU THE GREAT KAIJU and ANZU THE GREAT LISTENER!?

Check out these amazing Kaiju students created from my school visits with @accessbooksca Thank you Ms. Sanchez for sharing them with me.

I have teacher's guide to go with both Anzu books that encourage creativity and discussions. Created by educator and author @marciecolleen

You can find them on my website below! 💛

⭐ https://bensonshum.com/activities/

💛Share your Kaiju creation! I can't wait to see them!

The cute Anzu stuffie is made by the amazing @autumnleaflet & @anniegurumi 🥹🥰

#childrensbooks #picturebook #kidsbooks #kaiju #aapiheritagemonth

Happy Earth Day from LITTLE SEED. 💚🌱

#earthday #boardbook #earth #happyearthday

Happy Earth Day from LITTLE SEED. 💚🌱

#earthday #boardbook #earth #happyearthday

Happy Earth Day from LITTLE SEED. 💚🌱

#earthday #boardbook #earth #happyearthday

Happy Earth Day from LITTLE SEED. 💚🌱

#earthday #boardbook #earth #happyearthday

Amazing day at the @latimesfob 💛💛💛 to see and meet amazing book lovers. Thank you to @mystgalaxybooks and @wildsistersbookco for inviting @nazkutub and I to sign at your booth!Thank you for your support!!

Please go check out these amazing bookstores! They've got signed copies from great authors and illustrators.

#latimesfestivalofbooks #picturebook #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrenslibrarian

Amazing day at the @latimesfob 💛💛💛 to see and meet amazing book lovers. Thank you to @mystgalaxybooks and @wildsistersbookco for inviting @nazkutub and I to sign at your booth!Thank you for your support!!

Please go check out these amazing bookstores! They've got signed copies from great authors and illustrators.

#latimesfestivalofbooks #picturebook #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrenslibrarian

Amazing day at the @latimesfob 💛💛💛 to see and meet amazing book lovers. Thank you to @mystgalaxybooks and @wildsistersbookco for inviting @nazkutub and I to sign at your booth!Thank you for your support!!

Please go check out these amazing bookstores! They've got signed copies from great authors and illustrators.

#latimesfestivalofbooks #picturebook #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrenslibrarian

Amazing day at the @latimesfob 💛💛💛 to see and meet amazing book lovers. Thank you to @mystgalaxybooks and @wildsistersbookco for inviting @nazkutub and I to sign at your booth!Thank you for your support!!

Please go check out these amazing bookstores! They've got signed copies from great authors and illustrators.

#latimesfestivalofbooks #picturebook #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrenslibrarian

Amazing day at the @latimesfob 💛💛💛 to see and meet amazing book lovers. Thank you to @mystgalaxybooks and @wildsistersbookco for inviting @nazkutub and I to sign at your booth!Thank you for your support!!

Please go check out these amazing bookstores! They've got signed copies from great authors and illustrators.

#latimesfestivalofbooks #picturebook #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrenslibrarian

Amazing day at the @latimesfob 💛💛💛 to see and meet amazing book lovers. Thank you to @mystgalaxybooks and @wildsistersbookco for inviting @nazkutub and I to sign at your booth!Thank you for your support!!

Please go check out these amazing bookstores! They've got signed copies from great authors and illustrators.

#latimesfestivalofbooks #picturebook #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrenslibrarian

Amazing day at the @latimesfob 💛💛💛 to see and meet amazing book lovers. Thank you to @mystgalaxybooks and @wildsistersbookco for inviting @nazkutub and I to sign at your booth!Thank you for your support!!

Please go check out these amazing bookstores! They've got signed copies from great authors and illustrators.

#latimesfestivalofbooks #picturebook #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrenslibrarian

Excited to share two covers of a fun new book series I illustrated and written by Derek Shun, called MISSION MILESTONE!

Both will be coming out June 2026!Thank you @simonkids @bookmarkliterary for all your support!

Mission Milestone picture books help kids face first experiences with confidence by turning everyday milestones into fun, rewarding adventures. Children will boldly grow alongside Ollie the panda and his alien friend Sid, who lead the way and earn Star Scout badges for every accomplishment.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 🎒
In this mission, Ollie and Sid start their very first day of school!

Ollie and Sid are ready for their first day of school—a mission full of new people, places, routines, and discoveries. With courage, curiosity, teamwork, and friendship, they show that starting school isn’t scary—it’s an adventure in learning and growing.

VISIT TO THE DOCTOR 🏥
In this mission, Ollie and Sid visit the doctor for a checkup!

Ollie and Sid are ready for their first visit with a new doctor—a mission that helps them learn how to care for their bodies and minds. With courage, curiosity, teamwork, and friendship, they discover that a checkup isn’t scary—it’s an adventure in staying strong and healthy.

#picturebook #doctorvisit #kidsbooks #firstdayofschool #kidlit

Excited to share two covers of a fun new book series I illustrated and written by Derek Shun, called MISSION MILESTONE!

Both will be coming out June 2026!Thank you @simonkids @bookmarkliterary for all your support!

Mission Milestone picture books help kids face first experiences with confidence by turning everyday milestones into fun, rewarding adventures. Children will boldly grow alongside Ollie the panda and his alien friend Sid, who lead the way and earn Star Scout badges for every accomplishment.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 🎒
In this mission, Ollie and Sid start their very first day of school!

Ollie and Sid are ready for their first day of school—a mission full of new people, places, routines, and discoveries. With courage, curiosity, teamwork, and friendship, they show that starting school isn’t scary—it’s an adventure in learning and growing.

VISIT TO THE DOCTOR 🏥
In this mission, Ollie and Sid visit the doctor for a checkup!

Ollie and Sid are ready for their first visit with a new doctor—a mission that helps them learn how to care for their bodies and minds. With courage, curiosity, teamwork, and friendship, they discover that a checkup isn’t scary—it’s an adventure in staying strong and healthy.

#picturebook #doctorvisit #kidsbooks #firstdayofschool #kidlit