The Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature promotes Asian/Pacific culture and heritage by celebrating the best in literature and art. Given in three age groups, here are the winners and honor books:

AWARD FOR PASIFIKA PICTURE BOOK

WINNER

Kaho’olawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People by Kamalani Hurley, illustrated by Harinani Orme

HONOR BOOKS

Filo’s Butterflies by Litea Fuata, illustrated by Myo Yim

White Sunday by Litea Fuata, illustrated by Myo Yim

AWARD FOR ASIAN AMERICAN PICTURE BOOK

WINNER

Many Things at Once by Veera Hiranandani, illustrated by Nadia Alam

HONOR BOOKS

Every Peach Is a Story by David Mas Masumoto and Nikiko Masumoto, illustrated by Lauren Tamaki

A Vaisakhi to Remember by Simran Jeet Singh, illustrated by Japneet Kaur

AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S LITERATURE

WINNER

Hungry Bones by Louise Hung

HONOR BOOKS

Fresh Start by Gale Galligan

The Queen Bees of Tybee County by Kyle Casey Chu

AWARD FOR YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

WINNER

The Red Car to Hollywood by Jennie Liu

HONOR BOOK

Tall Water by SJ Sindu, illustrated by Dion MBD