Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated in the month of May. The month of May was chosen because it marks two important dates. On May7, 1843, the first Japanese immigrants arrive in the United States. On May 10, 1869, Golden Spike Day celebrated the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad which counted so many Chinese workers among the laborers who worked to build the western side.
Here are a bunch of booklists that include engaging books for all age levels of children that will introduce them to Asian Heritage:
