August 17, 2024

13 Titles Highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander Voices

Explore books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors, recommended by secondary ELA teachers to showcase in your classroom.


May is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, also known as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. With 24 million people in the United States identifying as Asian, and 1.6 million identifying as Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or a combination, this month is dedicated to honoring their rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories, as well as acknowledging their significant contributions to the United States.

Below is a list of books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors, recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers, to feature in your classroom library. Below each book you'll find the Instagram handle of the person recommending the book. 

1. This Is Not A Personal Statement by Tracy Badua



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Recommended by @secondaryurbanlegends

2. The Secret Battle of Evan Pao by Wendy Wan-Long Shang


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Recommended by @theliterarymaven

3. Crying in H-Mart by Michelle Zauner



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Recommended by @mudandinkteaching

4. Yellowface by R. F. Kuang


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Recommended by @whimsyandrigor

5. The Many Meanings of Meilan by Andrea Wang


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Recommended by @loveteachbless

6. Private Label by Kelly Yang


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Recommended by @thenextgenlibrarian

7. The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh


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Recommended by @samanthainsecondary

8. The Tryout by Christina Soontornvat


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Recommended by @Thediversebookworm

9. It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han


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Recommended by @lauralee_moss

10. Almost American Girl:  An Illustrated Memoir by Robin Ha

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11. Lei and the Fire Goddess by Malia Maunakea


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Recommended by @Loveteachingkids

12. Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay


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Recommended by @choice_voice_teach

13. Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay


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Recommended by @diversebooksgiveaway

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