Astrid and Apollo watch their cousin Lily in an amazing dance performance, and she convinces them to audition for the Hmong dance school she attends. Astrid is excited, but Apollo isn’t so sure. The twins learn the audition routine and work hard to prepare for the big day. When Apollo faces a setback, he realizes how much he does want a place at the dance school. Will his creative solution save the day or cost him his chance?

It's ice fishing season, and the twins are looking forward to a fun day in the ice house. Dad shows the kids how to be safe on the ice, how to drill a hole, and how to catch fish. The fishing fun begins and everyone is having a great time. . . except for Mom. She is cold and worried about things going wrong. But when an uninvited guest arrives and surprises the family, it’s Mom who ends up laughing loudest of all.

Astrid and Apollo encounter some unexpected competition while trying to complete a book report… Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo love to read, and Apollo knows just what book he’ll pick for the book report assignment. Then he discovers that another student wants to report on the very same book! Their teacher said the reports should be “original,” so Apollo scrambles to find another book he loves as much. Astrid helps with the hunt, but none seem as goo...

Astrid and Apollo’s family is excited for their trip to Laos to attend a family wedding. But bad weather cancels their plans, and the twins’ parents are disappointed to miss seeing their home country. Some brainstorming and a messy painting project inspire an idea: If their parents can’t go to Laos, Astrid and Apollo will bring Laos to them! But can they keep their plan a surprise?

It’s a snow day! Eliana is excited to go sledding, but it’s too cold and blowy! When the snow stops, they must shovel the driveway and sidewalks. Then, it’s finally time to sled—but a mishap occurs and the sled is ruined! Will some creative thinking bring Eliana snow day fun at last?

Dressed in their traditional New Year clothes, Astrid and Apollo attend the Hmong New Year Festival. While at the noisy and jam-packed celebration, they accidentally become separated from their family and end up lost in the crowds. Follow along on their adventure as they try to find their way back to their mom, dad, and little sister, Eliana.

The twins’ birthday is coming! Astrid and Apollo each have a special, surprise gift planned for the other. Astrid thinks she has guessed what Apollo is giving her, but as she puts more clues together, she realizes she’s in the middle of a birthday mystery! Join in the fun as the twins try to pull off the ultimate birthday surprises for the best birthday ever! Readers will love joining the twins on their adventures in this chapter book series about a Hmong American family.

Astrid is afraid of the dark and doesn't want to go on her family camping trip. But her twin brother, Apollo, is excited. When they encounter scary things such as crawly bugs and the creepy dark, Apollo helps his twin through them. And when they encounter the scariest thing of all, Astrid might just be the one to save the starry campout.

Astrid and Apollo really want to win their events at the tae kwon do competition. They especially want to make their dad proud—and give him something to put on the family trophy shelf! But when things don't go according to plan, the twins discover that there's more than one way to become a winner. Readers will love joining the twins on their adventures in this chapter book series about a Hmong American family.

Eliana is always looking for a way to shine. When she meets a new friend with a fun nickname, she realizes that she wants one too. But what to pick? Her family makes suggestions, but nothing feels quite right. Then, a shiny sticker from Ms. Yang reveals the perfect nickname for Eliana!

Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo want to do something nice for their beloved neighbor, Great Uncle Cha, who’s coming home from a long trip. A welcome home party with plenty of yummy Hmong food is just the thing! Lots of planning, shopping, and cooking lead up to the big event, but when the day arrives, nothing goes right! Kitchen disasters, eye-watering smoke from overcooked spices, a noodle explosion . . . can Astrid and Apollo save the party? Exploring themes of trad...

Eliana gets to teach an activity to her classmates, but what should she teach? She wants it to be something delightful! She watches Astrid and Apollo practice a Hmong dance for the culture show. That’s definitely delightful, but they say she’s too young to be in the show. Then Eliana decides she’s not too young to teach a dance, and soon everyone’s joining in on Eliana’s own Delightful Dance!