Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month. Celebrate by reading fiction and nonfiction books that highlight the culture, complexity, depth and diversity of the AAPI experience.
 

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1. Not quite not white: losing and finding race in America

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Author:
Sen, Sharmila
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Eva H. Perry Regional - Biography
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North Regional - Biography
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2. The sense of wonder: a novel

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Author:
Salesses, Matthew
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Athens Drive Community - Adult Fiction
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"When Won Lee, the first Asian American in the NBA, stuns the world in a seven-game winning streak, the global media audience dubs it "The Wonder"--much to Won's chagrin. Meanwhile, Won struggles to get attention from his coach, his peers, his fans, and most importantly, his hero, Powerball!, who also happens to be Won's teammate and the captain. Covering it all is sportswriter Robert Sung, who writes about Won's stardom while grappling with his own...