Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Voices

Title: No One Can Pronounce My Name
By: Rakesh Satyal
Published: 2017

Rich with Indian cultures and immigrant experiences, Satyal has crafted a thought-provoking and heart-warming story with relatable cast of characters who are going through their struggles in life but are able to find their true selves and true friendship along the way.

Title: The Color of Air
By: Gail Tsukiyama
Published: 2020

Inspired by a real-life event, this is a story about people who come together in the face of a natural disaster which threatens to destroy their homes. Tsukiyama’s piercing honesty, and ability to create a strong sense of place and compelling characters makes this one of the those books that is hard to put down.

Title: Sharks in the Time of Saviors
By: Kawai Strong Washburn
Published: 2020

Although the story begins with a Hawaiian's legend, at its core, this is all about family. How each of us can and will likely take a different path in a life-changing event. Heartbreaking and yet beautiful, this is one you won't want to miss.