Library: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Welcome

API Heritage Month Festal (Seattle Center)

Seattle Center Festál presents Asian Pacific Islander
Heritage Month Celebration

Taking Back the Narrative

Changing how Asian Americans are represented in the news, on Wikipedia, and beyond

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and the Wikimedia Foundation co-hosted the virtual event, “Taking back the narrative: Changing how Asian Americans are represented in the news, on Wikipedia, and beyond”...

Speakers discussed how Wikipedia and journalists can act as partners to increase the representation of AAPI voices in the news media and online landscape, address biases, and encourage everyone to get involved in amending these critical gaps...

AAPI Authors

Good Reads -- 111 New Books to Read for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Listopia -- Pacific Islander Authors

New York Public Library -- Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Reading List

Seattle Public Library Staff Picks -- Novels written by APIA (Asian and Pacific Islander American) Authors

Native Hawai'ian Authors
List of Native Hawai'ian Authors for AAPI libguide

Events in Seattle Area

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
Seattle Center Festál presents Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration in partnership with the Asian Pacific Directors Coalition (APDC). The festival marks the beginning of the officially proclaimed and recognized Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) of May in the Greater Seattle area. It aims to preserve and promote the culture, heritage, and contributions of Asian Pacific Islanders (API) and Asian Pacific Americans (APA).
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Event happened May 2, 2021 but this is a link to the video. Organizers have packed the two-hour celebration with traditional music, dance, and interactive activities reflective of the 26 ethnic cultures that comprise the API community. The Filipino Youth Activities Drill Team will perform, along with the International Lion Dance Team.
Seattle Chamber of Commerce: Honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Check out our list for ideas about where to shop, what to read, organizations to support, and more.
Visit Seattle: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Seattle
Asian Pacific Americans have played prominent roles in Seattle's history from the beginning of the city’s settlement
Visit Seattle stands in solidarity: https://visitseattle.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/cultural-heritage/asian-american/support-for-asian-communities/
Wing Luke Museum Asian Pacific American Experience
Current and upcoming events and exhibits.

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

About

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and this guide celebrates the richness and diversity, the history and cultures of more than 22.6 million Asian, Pacific Islander Americans.

API Heritage Month Festal (Seattle Center)

Seattle Center Festál presents Asian Pacific Islander
Heritage Month Celebration

Taking Back the Narrative

Changing how Asian Americans are represented in the news, on Wikipedia, and beyond

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and the Wikimedia Foundation co-hosted the virtual event, “Taking back the narrative: Changing how Asian Americans are represented in the news, on Wikipedia, and beyond”...

Speakers discussed how Wikipedia and journalists can act as partners to increase the representation of AAPI voices in the news media and online landscape, address biases, and encourage everyone to get involved in amending these critical gaps...

AAPI Authors

Good Reads -- 111 New Books to Read for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Listopia -- Pacific Islander Authors

New York Public Library -- Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Reading List

Seattle Public Library Staff Picks -- Novels written by APIA (Asian and Pacific Islander American) Authors

Events in Seattle Area

To find more information about the services offered, visit our Library Services page

Follow the link to our current hours.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

About

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and this guide celebrates the richness and diversity, the history and cultures of more than 22.6 million Asian, Pacific Islander Americans.

API Heritage Month Festal (Seattle Center)

Seattle Center Festál presents Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

Taking Back the Narrative

Changing how Asian Americans are represented in the news, on Wikipedia, and beyond

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and the Wikimedia Foundation co-hosted the virtual event, “Taking back the narrative: Changing how Asian Americans are represented in the news, on Wikipedia, and beyond”...

Speakers discussed how Wikipedia and journalists can act as partners to increase the representation of AAPI voices in the news media and online landscape, address biases, and encourage everyone to get involved in amending these critical gaps...

AAPI Authors

Good Reads -- 111 New Books to Read for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Listopia -- Pacific Islander Authors

New York Public Library -- Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Reading List

Seattle Public Library Staff Picks -- Novels written by APIA (Asian and Pacific Islander American) Authors

Events in Seattle Area

Seattle Center Festál presents Asian Pacific Islander
Heritage Month Celebration