During the month of May we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. According to the Asia Society:
"Since 1979, May has been a dedicated time to celebrate Asian Pacific American heritage, but it wasn't until 1992 that May was officially designated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Selected to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the U.S. in May 1843 and the completion of the transcontinental railroad in May 1859 that was made possible by thousands of Chinese laborers, APAH Month elevates the stories, contributions, and experiences of Asian and Asian American communities."
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On display in the library this month are several fiction and nonfiction titles that feature authors and characters and stories that reflect Asian Pacific American heritage:
Students could also learn more about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by coming to an AO offering that highlighted events, people, and culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. During advisory time, students could access different elements on the 1-pager below:
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Didn't get a chance to sign up for the 1-pager or are interested in taking a closer look at the books on display? Come on in!
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