New Asian American Historical Fiction for AAPI Heritage Month
May is recognized as AAPI Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. This year, several new historical fiction books by Asian American authors are being released, highlighting important aspects of their history. The article emphasizes the significance of these narratives in the context of rising anti-Asian sentiments in the United States.
- ▪AAPI Heritage Month honors the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
- ▪Four new historical fiction books from Asian American authors are being released this year.
- ▪The history of Asian immigration to the U.S. dates back hundreds of years.
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Historical Fiction New Asian American Historical Fiction for AAPI Heritage Month Commemorate AAPI Month this May with four new Asian American historical fiction books from new and bestselling authors. Rachel Brittain May 20, 2026 <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/00658213f5c46000d1870c6c24e68484?s=160&d=blank&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/00658213f5c46000d1870c6c24e68484?s=320&d=blank&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-160 photo' height='160' width='160' decoding='async'/> Rachel Brittain Contributing Editor Rachel is a writer from Arkansas, most at home surrounded by forests and animals much like a Disney Princess. She spends most of her time writing stories and playing around in imaginary worlds.
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