The 2024 theme for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is ‘Bridging Histories, Shaping Our Future.’ This theme embodies the spirit of a collective journey – one rooted in resilience and hope – and encourages the forging of intergenerational connections to honor the past and pave a durable path forward. *
Let’s delve into the legacies, triumphs, and challenges that have shaped AA and NHPI communities. From a local program to a Library blog post to film selections and book lists, Yakima Valley Libraries is proud to steward such stories of resilience and hope. Join us!
*For more information, visit www.hhs.gov.
Read Local History
Archive Librarian, Matt Kendall researched the fascinating history of the Wapato Nippons Baseball Club; he tells their story as a cultural touchstone to describe the unique experience of the Japanese American population that lived in Yakima Valley before World War II. Read more here.
Converse in Community
History Happy Hour is a new collaboration between Yakima Valley Libraries and Gilbert Cellars. On Wednesday, May 8th at 7PM, the winery’s tasting room will host Carlos Pelley, Archive Librarian of our Northwest Reading Room, to present the second session of a four-part series on Yakima Valley’s diverse history. Join us to learn about and discuss local Japanese American history. Learn more here.
Explore Library Collections
From compelling stories rooted in tradition to contemporary explorations of diaspora and acculturation, these Kanopy films provide a platform for underrepresented voices, fostering understanding, empathy, and appreciation for the multifaceted heritage that contributes to the vibrant mosaic of the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience. Review our AAPI Heritage Month collection at www.kanopy.com.
Book Lists
Adult Nonfiction
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Adult Fiction
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Teen Fiction
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Picture Books
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