The must read books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month are at Rogers Public Library! May is a time to celebrate Americans with roots in Asia or the Pacific Islands. We recognize Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for their contributions and influences in the past and present that they have made to the American culture and history. The following books touch on identity, immigration and what it means to belong. This list includes books written by Asian American and Pacific Islanders that are worthy of recognition.
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
My Year Abroad by Chang-rae Lee
Exhalation by Ted Chiang
America is not the Heart by Elaine Castillo
In the Country by Mia Alvar
If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha
Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera
Behold the Many by Lois-Ann Yamanaka
Moloka’i by Alan Brennert
House of Many Gods by Kiana Davenport