It is Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage month here in the US. I've been writing about this for years, and each year it gets a little easier to find titles to talk about. I'm a big fan of reading diversely. Different genres, sure, but different viewpoints and perspectives also. No, that doesn't mean you need to read books by or about anyone who thinks you or the people you love shouldn't exist. But authors of different races, ethnicities, sexualities, immigration statuses, continents of origin, these are all ways that change the frames we use to see the world.
I shared a few titles with my newsletter folks, you can read (and even subscribe) here. But let's talk where to find reads.
Pacific Islanders in Publishing is a great resource.
I also maintain a list of Hawaiian writers, which of course includes me.
We Need Diverse Books has an incredible list of resources for finding diverse books of all kinds, including Asian American.
And one of the things I think it's helpful to know is that diversifying your reading list is hard at first. But as you find authors and stories you love, all your recommendations start to shift, and it gets easier. So it's a little bit of work up front, but it gets easier.
