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Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 5, 2023

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May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
We have reading recommendations, upcoming book discussions, and online resources that celebrate the various cultures and stories of AANHPI communities.

Displays & Recommended Reading

Come to the library and peruse our displays for all ages during May. Our librarians have also curated a list of titles for children & families as well as teens that you can view through our online catalog.

Upcoming Book Discussions

 Too Good to Be Missed Group – If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha

Book Cover of "If I Had Your Face" by Author Frances ChaWednesday, May 10: 1:30-2:30 pm
Drop-In Event

Copies of this book are available at the Adult Reference Desk, or digitally through Libby/Overdrive.
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Middle School Book Club

Book Cover of "Dragon Pearl" by Author Yoon Ha LeeTuesday, May 16: 7-8 pm
Grades 6-8: Join us for our discussion of Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee. Snacks will be served. Signup required.
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Out of the Ordinary Book Group – The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo

Book Cover of "The Chosen and the Beautiful" by Author Nghi VoThursday, May 18: 7:30-8:30 pm
Drop-In Event

Copies of this book are available at the Adult Reference Desk, or digitally through Libby/Overdrive and Hoopla.
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Frankly In Love Book Discussion

Book Cover of "Frankly in Love" by Author David Yoon

Tuesday, May 30: 7-8 pm
Grades 9-12: Join us for a discussion of Frankly in Love by David Yoon. Snacks will be served. Signup required.
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Online Resources

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Hoopla offers eBooks, eAudiobooks, eComics, and more for all ages that focus on various AANHPI experiences.

Kanopy: This May, Kanopy is highlighting representation in film as they present this collection for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To explore these titles, go to kanopy.com/category/14214.

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