`It`s about creating inclusiveness`: Celebrating Asian culture and diversity in children`s books

If there`s one thing the Nakanishi kids of Sacramento like to do, it`s read.

"We focused on having an inclusive bookshelf," said mom Emily Mah-Nakanishi. "Trying to find books that may represent their classmates and others in the community."

Between 6-year-old twins Benjamin and Dean, and 9-year-old Malea, the children have spent hours reading dozens of titles, from colorful picture books like "Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao" by Kat Zhang, to paperback novels like "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang, which touches on the immigrant experience.

"It gives me a feeling of what it`s like for people of color," said Malea, who her parents say is the biggest bookworm of the family.