Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated every year in May. Take this opportunity to explore the contributions of AAPI creators and discover stories that are as diverse and complex as the cultures and experiences they represent.

Children’s Recommendations

Middle Grade Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors – Come adventure in fantasy lands or make new friends in school. These fiction books written by AAPI authors are aimed towards kids roughly between the ages of 8 and 12.

New Books by Asian Authors – Whether you're looking for a great picture book to read aloud with little ones or a chapter book for your independent reader, these titles by Asian American authors have it all. Look no further for adventure, friendship, humor and more.


Teen Recommendations

Teen Books for AAPI Heritage Month – Explore teen fiction, nonfiction and graphic novels featuring AAPI characters. These books range from romance to fantasy to memoir and explore the diversity of AAPI experiences.


Adult Recommendations

Anticipated Titles From Up-and-Coming AAPI Authors – Take a look at this exciting slate of fiction, romance, mystery, YA, and other titles coming out in 2023 written by rising AAPI authors.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – Let's pay tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future. Learn about the history behind AAPI Heritage Month here.

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Authors – Enjoy a mix of fiction, nonfiction, short stories and memoirs from amazing AAPI authors.

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Film – Discover the amazing contributions of AAPI actors and directors in film with the help of our robust film collection.           

Audiobooks from Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors – Check out this selection of e-audiobooks written by Asian Americans or Pacific Islanders.