Books recommended by the Hawaii State Library:

“THE DISCOVERY OF RAMEN: THE ASIAN HALL OF FAME”

By Phil Amara and Oliver Chin, illustrated by Juan Calle

Dao, a red panda, guides children Ethan and Emma back in time to discover how ramen was created in Japan and how the noodle soup became popular worldwide. For ages 6-9.

“ONE OF US IS LYING”

By Karen M. McManus

When the creator of a high school gossip app mysteriously dies in front of four high-profile students, all four become suspects. It’s up to them to solve the case. For grades 8 and older.