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Getting the Facts

What is now Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month began as one week of celebration. It was initially celebrated the first ten days in May in honor of two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in the United States on May 7, 1843 and contributions of Chinese workers to the building of the transcontinental railroad, which was completed on May 10, 1869. Observance was then expanded into a month-long celebration by Congress in 1992.

What to Read

Looking for your next good read? Penguin Random House put together a list of must-read books in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Just to name a few… Heart and Seoul by Jen Frederick Eat a Peach by David Chang and Gabe Ulla This is Paradise by Kristiana Kahakauwila Check out the full list here!

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

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