Books recommended by the Hawaii State Library:

“Our Favorite Day of the Year”

By A. E. Ali, illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell

Four kindergarteners who think they have nothing in common become friends after sharing traditions of their holidays, including Eid-ul-Fitr, Rosh Hashanah, Christmas and Pi Day.

Ages 4-8

“Lovely War”

By Julie Berry

A multilayered romance where the gods hold the fates — and the hearts — of four mortals in their hands. Their story, as told by goddess Aphrodite, who must spin the tale or face judgment on Mount Olympus, is filled with hope and heartbreak, prejudice and passion, and reveals that, though War is a formidable force, it’s no match for the transcendent power of Love. Ages 13 and up