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Well, this is exciting! Oprah’s Book Club just released its 2010 Kids’ Reading List, full of books recommended by the American Library Association—and our very own Tofu Quilt makes an appearance!
It’s one of seven books recommended for kids ages 10 to 12, and it’s in really great company. Tofu Quilt isn’t the only book featuring people of color, either; Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin (who also illustrated our Where on Earth is My Bagel) is based on Chinese folklore, and One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia is about three African American sisters in 1968 Black Panther San Francisco.
Thanks, Oprah and ALA!
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Today is the official launch of Asian Heritage Month Official Launch in Canada and a special celebration will be held at the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. Parliamentarians, government officials, community leaders and the general public are invited to share in an evening celebration hosted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, that will include welcoming remarks, several cultural performances and a reception.
For more information on Asian Heritage Month events being held throughout Canada click here.
Asian Heritage Month is also celebrated in May in the USA where it is known as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. On May 1st, the Smithsonian Museum, located in Washington, DC, is hosting their free 
kickoff celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Held in conjunction with the exhibition The Art of Gaman: Arts and Crafts from the Japanese American Internment Camps, 1942-1946 the day will include many events, a highlight of which will be tales from storyteller Anne Shimojima. Anne always receives rave reviews for the way she delights youth and adult audiences of all sizes with her graceful and spirited tellings of folktales from her Asian heritage!
If you’re looking for some great reads to take you through the month, take a look at this year’s winners and honor books of the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature. These awards, given by the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association promote Asian/Pacific American culture and heritage based on literary and artistic merit. Bear these books in mind for any time of the year!
For a full calendar of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month events happening across the USA click here.
