The month of May is officially designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Library of Congress explains, "The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants."
We invite you to learn more about the many contributions of the AAPI community with the following resources.

• Asian Americans PBS Documentary — This groundbreaking five-part documentary series examines the fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in the United States. Told through individual lives and personal histories, the series examines the significant role of Asian Americans in shaping American history and identity. Join us on May 19 for a discussion of episode 1.
• The Making of Asian America by Erika Lee — A comprehensive, fascinating history of Asian Americans and their role in American life, by one of the nation's preeminent scholars on the subject.
• Asian American Christian Collaborative — Explore recommended resources from the AACC, a collaborative seeking to encourage, equip, and empower Asian American Christians and friends to follow Christ holistically.
• Seattle's Asian American Movement — Local history from the Seattle Civil Rights & Labor History Project.
• All You Can Ever Knowby Nicole Chung — A memoir from a Korean born transracial adoptee raised by a white family in Oregon.
• Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho — A delightful picture book about learning to love and celebrate Asian-shaped eyes. Enjoy a read-aloud by the author here.