“The power of visibility can never be underestimated.”
― Margaret Cho
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which celebrates the inspirational lives and considerable contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Join in the celebration by reading a few of the many writings by and about Asian and Pacific Americans and their heritage and cultures.
During AAPI Heritage Month and always, I encourage you to visit a AAPI-owned bookstore in person. AAPI-owned bookstores are essential community hubs that foster culture, preserve history, and nourish a love of reading.
This list includes fiction, memoirs and nonfiction works by or about Asian American/Pacific Islanders that touch on the themes of identity and culture, immigration and what it means to belong, as well as stories that explore familial bonds and romantic love.
Historical Fiction
Young Adult
Adult Fiction
Adult Nonfiction
Romance
Poetry
Fantasy & Science Fiction
Mystery & Thriller
Horror
Who are some of your favorite Asian American and Pacific Islander authors? Let’s chat in the comments!
xx, livvy (who is temped to break her buying ban for a few horror books)
P.S. You can buy all of the books from this list at Bookshop.org.
Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org, and I will earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you click through and make a purchase.
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