Celebrating AAPI Voices in Education
Essential Reading for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Our reading list highlights books that help educators better understand the histories, identities, and educational experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander youth. Each title is grounded in research and designed to support thoughtful practice in schools and classrooms, as well as just policy and educational research.
This month, we invite our community to spend time with resources that examine the AAPI educational experience through careful scholarship and lived reality. These books explore how students navigate identity, language, belonging, and development within schools and communities.
How does scholarly research support classroom practice?
Research can help us better understand the conditions students need to thrive. These books connect grounded scholarship with the daily work of teaching and learning, offering educators a stronger foundation for building inclusive and responsive environments.
Who are these books for?
This list is intended for educators, school leaders, scholars, and researchers looking for rigorous resources on the experiences of AAPI students.
What topics are covered?
Our list brings together titles that address core issues in the education of AAPI youth: history, identity formation, social and emotional development, educational experiences, and linguistic development. Also explored are comparative education approaches from throughout Asia.
Written and reviewed with rigor, these books offer context for educators, scholars, and school leaders seeking informed perspectives on student learning and well-being.
