Did you know that May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month? In 1977, Congress declared the first ten days of May as Pacific/Asian American Heritage week. This was then expanded to a whole month in 1990. According to The Library of Congress, the month of May was chosen to commemorate the first Japanese immigrants to America in May 1843. To celebrate, I would like to share with you some of my favorite recent reads by Asian Pacific American authors.
The Main Library's Grand Reading Room and Nonfiction Section seating area (3rd floor) are closed May 15–22 for refurbishment.