Celebrate Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage

Celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander culture, stories, and contributions with these recommended titles chosen by Denver Public Library staff. 

Books 

Explore books that celebrate AA.NH/PI culture

• Babies-Preschoolers
• K-2nd grade
• 3rd-5th grade
• 6th-8th grade
• Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature is given to "honor and recognize individual work about Asian/Pacific Americans and their heritage, based on literary and artistic merit."

Resources for Caregivers and Educators 

Library Resources 

• The Many Faces of Colorado: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage digital gallery

National Resources 

• Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
• Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
• National Park Service
• National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association

Local Resources 

• Japanese America Society of Colorado

Events for Adults and Young Adults

2022 Asian Author Alliance Book Month Virtual Panels and Events