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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in the United States. This broad heritage includes communities from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands. At EMU, we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in April. The items on this guide represent just a small selection of AAPI materials available at EMU Library. The list focuses mainly on novels and memoirs that explore the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience. Looking for more? Our Ask a Librarian service can help you find additional books, films, and other resources. Have a recommendation for our collection or feedback on this guide? We'd love to hear from you! |
"This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. It is a timely look at the role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation."
"In 1982, a Chinese-American named Vincent Chin was murdered in Detroit by two white autoworkers...Outraged by this injustice, Asian Americans around the country united for the first time across ethnic and socioeconomic lines...."
"FINDING KUKAN creates an unforgettable portrait of a female filmmaking pioneer, and sheds light on the long history of racial and gender discrimination behind the camera, which continues to reverberate in Hollywood today. "
"Exploring the origins of the myth and the intersections with past and present anti-Asian violence, NOT YOUR MODEL MINORITY reveals the many ways the model minority myth has been used to create a wedge between communities of color and perpetuate divisive narratives. "
"BAD AXE captures a real-time portrait of a closely-knit Asian American family, living in rural Michigan during the 2020 pandemic, as they fight to keep their local restaurant and American dream alive."