Books to Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By Kat La Mantia | April 8 2024 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllGiftBlog

May marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month and every month, celebrate the many cultures and stories within the AANHPI community with books by authors of East Asian, South & Central Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage and cultures.

Explore our favorite picks for this month by AANHPI authors, with curated selections for gift titles, children’s books, cookbooks, and trending fiction!

Non-Fiction & Gift
Children’s
Food & Drink

9780593536131
A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight, written and illustrated by the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club • With a foreword by David Allen Sibley
$36.00 US
Apr 23, 2024
6 x 8
Hardcover
320 Pages
Knopf

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Changed the World
9780593525463
Olympians Alex and Maia Shibutani continue their Amazing exploration of more than thirty extraordinary Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have changed the world in this gorgeous and inclusive picture book.
$18.99 US
May 13, 2025
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
32 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
Age 4-8 years

Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes for a Delicious Life: A Cookbook
9780593579251
Culinary icon, founder of the Kogi food truck, New York Times bestselling author of L.A. Son, and star of Netflix's The Chef Show shares 100 flavor-packed recipes that empower you to eat healthy—or, at least, healthier—without ditching your go-to favorites.
$36.99 US
Apr 15, 2025
8 x 10
Hardcover
272 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Fifty Years of Photographic Justice
9780593580127
A collection of over 200 breathtaking photos celebrating the history and cultural impact of the Asian American social justice movement, from a beloved photographer who sought to change the world, one photograph at a time “For generations, Corky taught us how to see ourselves—as individuals and as a community.”—Hua Hsu, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Stay True
$50.00 US
Apr 09, 2024
9 x 10
Hardcover
320 Pages
Clarkson Potter

9798217126354
Learn to live like Olivia through her very own words of wisdom to help you spill your guts and embrace your sour side.
$12.99 US
Sep 16, 2025
5-1/16 x 7
Hardcover
64 Pages
DK

9781662681554
This love letter to New York City shows Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as he walks through all five boroughs and celebrates the people and places that make the city great.
$18.99 US
Oct 28, 2025
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
32 Pages
Calkins Creek
Age 4-8 years

88 Easy Asian Recipes from My Family to Yours: A Cookbook
9781984861290
The wildly popular blogger and TikTok sensation behind Tiffy Cooks shares 88 of her favorite easy, everyday, family-style recipes from across Asia.
$30.00 US
Feb 27, 2024
8 x 10
Hardcover
272 Pages
Ten Speed Press

The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong
9780593183984
Set against the glittering backdrop of Los Angeles in the gin-soaked Jazz Age and the rise of Hollywood, this debut book celebrates Anna May Wong, the first Asian American movie star, to bring an unsung heroine to light to reclaim her place in cinema history.
$32.00 US
Mar 12, 2024
6 x 9
Hardcover
480 Pages
Dutton

A Japanese American World War II Story
9780593566350
A moving, beautifully illustrated true story for children ages 6 to 9 about growing up in Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II—from the iconic Star Trek actor, activist, and author of the New York Times bestselling graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy.
$19.99 US
Apr 16, 2024
11 x 10
Hardcover
48 Pages
Crown Books for Young Readers
Age 6-9 years

50th Anniversary Edition: A Cookbook
9780593535684
A beautiful fiftieth-anniversary edition of the essential Indian cookbook—"the final word on the subject" (The New York Times)—featuring a new introduction by the author and a new foreword by Yotam Ottolenghi
$40.00 US
Nov 21, 2023
7 x 9
Hardcover
352 Pages
Knopf

A Memoir
9781984898951
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From the indie rock sensation known as Japanese Breakfast, an unforgettable memoir about family, food, grief, love, and growing up Korean American. •  "In losing her mother and cooking to bring her back to life, Zauner became herself.” —NPR
$17.00 US
Mar 28, 2023
5-3/16 x 8
Paperback
256 Pages
Vintage

9781536225013
Tour the diverse regions of an incredible country in a vivid, joyful, and visually stunning introduction to the people, places, flora, and fauna of India.Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander Delhi’s bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. In spread after colorful spread, India’s breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and cultural splendor leap to life on the page, framed by the story of a little girl named Thara and her grandmother. In a carved wooden trunk, Nanijee keeps mementos collected from all over India, each with a story to tell. Readers can follow along page by page with Thara or dip in at any point to discover something new about India’s many and varied regions—from vibrant religious festivals, food, and crafts to sports and wildlife to Bollywood and a hidden sculpture garden filled with life-size figures. A warm, welcoming tone and exquisitely patterned endpapers help make this an intimate keepsake to pore over and treasure. A companion book to the award-winning Africa, Amazing Africa by Atinuke and Mouni Feddag, this is narrative nonfiction at its finest.
$19.99 US
Oct 10, 2023
9-3/4 x 11-5/16
Hardcover
80 Pages
Candlewick
Age 7-10 years

Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family: A Cookbook
9780593233894
The family behind the acclaimed blog The Woks of Life shares 100 of their favorite home-cooked and restaurant-style Chinese recipes.
$38.00 US
Nov 01, 2022
8 x 10
Hardcover
320 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Hawaii Gold: A Celebration of Surfing
9780847899906
Hawaiian native Carissa Moore brought joy and pride to the islands when she won the first-ever, gold medal in surfing’s Olympic debut. Here she shares her story and her personal perspective, alongside contributions from many of her fellow Hawaiian surf legends, on what it means to be a surfer from Hawaii.
$57.50 US
Apr 02, 2024
9 x 12
Hardcover
272 Pages
Rizzoli

Food from Hawai'i, for Your Family
9780593581025
The author of Cook Real Hawai’i brings the essence of Hawai’ian cuisine to everyday cooking with over 100 unfussy and flavorful recipes featuring easy ingredient substitutions, clever new techniques, and creative (and often plant-based) spins on traditional dishes.
$35.00 US
Mar 31, 2026
8 x 10
Hardcover
272 Pages
Clarkson Potter

9780735264496
An empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawaiian culture based on the true story of a young girl in Hawaiʻi who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school.
$17.99 US
Oct 01, 2019
11 x 8-1/2
Hardcover
40 Pages
Tundra Books
Age 4-8 years

An Ocean Woman's Guide to Wild Home Cooking [A Cookbook]
9780593837146
Dive into the abundance of the ocean and reconnect with nature through food in this deeply personal guide to wild cooking, with more than 80 recipes inspired by the memories and ingredients that have shaped spearfishing champion, chef, and award-winning environmentalist, Kimi Werner.
$35.00 US
Mar 10, 2026
8 x 10-1/2
Hardcover
256 Pages
Ten Speed Press