May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI). It’s a special time to honor and celebrate the remarkable role of the AANHPI community. Stop by your local library in May for fun events, book displays and much more!
There’s a lot to get excited about for this year’s programming. From musical performances to dance parties to crafts and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The AANHPI community is rich and diverse, with around 50 different cultures speaking over 100 languages. Every May, we celebrate our community members who trace their heritage to a vast region. This includes China, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, India, Cambodia, Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia, Native Hawaii and many more countries.
“I deeply appreciate learning about the many remarkable AANHPI individuals who have enriched our societies through their contributions to science, technology, entertainment and beyond,” says Mid-County Regional Librarian Toan Lam-Sullivan.
The library can support you year-round in many different ways. Many libraries have events that are in Chinese and Vietnamese like storytimes, crafts, and more. You can also get help with technology, learning English, citizenship classes, reading suggestions and beyond. We have staff happy to support — just reach out.
“I appreciate the efforts and thoughts put into making AANHPI communities feel included and valued,” says Library Assistant Trang Oliver. “Seeing and hearing people excited about the events and celebrations around town and at the library brings me joy.”
Looking to check out some books to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month? Our librarians have curated a few booklists honoring the rich cultures and contributions of our AANHPI community members:
- Adult reads
- Teen picks
- Nonfiction for kids in grades K - 8
- Fiction for kids in grades K - 3 and grades 4 - 6
- Picture books for preschoolers
More reading lists
庆祝: 亚裔美国人、夏威夷原住民及太平洋岛民 (AANHPI) 传统月
1977年美国政府宣布每年五月为 "亚裔美国人、夏威夷原住民及太平洋岛民(AANHPI) 传统月"。 本书单展示着我们多元的文化、独特的经历，和不同的才华。
AANHPI Heritage Month | Tháng Di sản người Mỹ gốc châu Á, người bản địa quần đảo Hawaii và Thái Bình Dương
AANHPI stands for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, a term used to collectively describe people of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage in the United States. This month-long celebration, observed in May, recognizes the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the United States. The books in this list are written by Vietnamese authors.
AANHPI viết tắt và dùng để mô tả những người có di sản Người Mỹ gốc châu Á, Người bản địa Hawaii và Người dân đảo Thái Bình Dương tại Hoa Kỳ. Lễ kỷ niệm kéo dài trong tháng 5. Lễ nhằm ghi nhận lịch sử, văn hóa và đóng góp đa dạng của Người AANHPI cho Hoa Kỳ. Những quyển sách trong danh sách này do tác giả người Việt sáng tác.
Read more|đọc thêm at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/the-read-down/books-by-vietnamese-authors/
