May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. We tribute to the generations of AAPI members who have enriched America’s history. This is a list of resources for introducing the AAPI heritages to children.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month – Resources – 2023
- New York Public Library
The NYPL will host a few readings, free events and book lists for adults, teens and kids.
- NYC Parks
NYC Park’s Urban Park Rangers are hosting free tours and family-friendly activities in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.
- Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
This online video series for teachers (and caregivers) by teachers, highlights a wide range of topics in an attempt to breakdown Asian American stereotypes.
- Lee & Low Books
One of the largest selections of Asian and Pacific American books online, sorted by grade, reading level, or culture, including numerous resource lists for educators.
- PBS
Learn about Asian American history and culture in these 1-hour long documentaries from PBS.
- Asian American Timeline
For the history buff, consider this unique perspective of the Asian American experience that doesn’t start with getting off a boat but rather all along the history of America.
- 2nd Annual AAPI Cultural Heritage Parade
Who doesn’t love a parade that celebrates the broad diaspora of Asian American and Pacific Islanders?
- Queens Public Library
Check out a variety of media from podcasts, events and booklists for AAPI Heritage Month at the Queens Public Library.
- Asian American / Asian Research Institue @ CUNY
AA/ARI has long been a resource for critical thought and representation in the Asian American academic space.
