LibGuides: Highlighting Diverse Collections Archive: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Resources

How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee
ISBN: 9781328764522
Publication Date: 2018-04-17
Renowned writer Alexander Chee charts his growth and
education as an artist through the formative moments of his personal life and our nation’s
history.
Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong
ISBN: 9781556594953
Publication Date: 2016-04-05
Vuong’s stunning debut poetry collection deftly explores memory, trauma, war, and
romance.
Our Voices, Our Histories : Asian American and Pacific Islander Women
ISBN: 9781479815067
Thirty-five Asian American and Pacific Islander authors in a single
volume to explore the historical experiences, perspectives, and actions of Asian American and
Pacific Islander women in the United States and beyond.
When I Grow up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities by Chen Chen; Jericho Brown (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9781942683339
Publication Date: 2017-04-11
Chen Chen investigates inherited forms of love and
family from Asian American, immigrant, and queer
perspectives.
Almost American Girl by Robin Ha (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062685100
Publication Date: 2020-01-28
Ha’s graphic memoir explores her journey to a new country and her struggles with culture shock and loneliness.

Asian Americans
A five-hour film series from PBS that delivers a bold,
fresh perspective on a history that matters today,
more than ever. Told through intimate personal stories,
the series will cast a new lens on U.S. history and the
ongoing role that Asian Americans have played.

From Instagram

Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
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This month, we’re celebrating the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans on the history, achievements and culture of the United States. Join us in recognizing the impact of the AAPI community by exploring these and other resources in the UT Libraries’ collections.

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