COOLIES

Set in 1865, COOLIES reveals the harsh truth about life for thousands of Chinese laborers during the construction of the American railroad. Through the eyes of two immigrant brothers, Shek and Little Wong, we share the hardships they face – injuries, explosions and avalanches – and rejoice in their victories. More importantly, the story also challenges us to think about social injustice as we celebrate the love and loyalty between brothers who are determined not only to survive, but to succeed.

BROTHERS

This inspiring book is the follow-up to Yin and Chris Soentpiet’s award-winning COOLIES. It continues the rarely told story about our first Chinese immigrants and their long road to the American dream. The book is a thoughtful and powerful reminder of what can happen when differences are put aside and friendships are allowed to grow.

DEAR SANTA PLEASE COME TO THE 19th FLOOR

Ever since the accident, Carlos just isn’t the same. But Christmas is coming, and his best friend, Willy knows that if there is ever a time to cheer Carlos up, it’s now. What better way to lift his spirits than a visit from Santa Claus himself! The trouble is, Santa has never visited the rough neighborhood where the boys live. And even if he did, how would he get all the way up to the nineteenth floor without a chimney? Written and illustrated by the award-winning team of Yin and Chris Soentpiet, this wonderful children’s book is a powerful story of friendship and hope, the true meaning of Christmas.