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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 28/09/2026

Sex. Lies. Schadenfroth. (Schadenfreude, if you're nasty.) Our latest review explores Rejection by Thai American writer Tony Tulathimutte, whose National Book Award-finalist story collection turns dating, desire, and humiliation into wickedly funny fiction.

Book cover for Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte, featuring yellow text on a dark multicolored gradient background and a National Book Award longlist emblem.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 17/09/2026

APALA's Mid-Atlantic Chapter recently visited the Smithsonian's How Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories exhibit, exploring Fil-Am immigration, labor, resilience, and community. You can now read member reflections on our site: www.apalaweb.org/mid-atlantic... Photo Credit: Mieko Palazzo

Museum display featuring an embroidered cloth that reads “HOW CAN YOU FORGET ME,” framed beneath cropped exhibit text.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 20/08/2026

Missed the Early Bird deadline? You're in luck! Early Bird registration for #JCLC2026 has been extended to August 31. Secure your spot, and we'll see you in Spokane, October 7-11!

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 02/07/2026

Looking for a mentor—or ready to mentor? APALA’s 2026–27 Mentoring Program is now accepting applications through 7/31/26. Participants say it’s a great way to meet APALA members, share advice, and collaborate. Learn more at bit.ly/APALA_Mentoring or mentoring@apalaweb.org!

Promotional image for a mentoring program featuring a vibrant megaphone. Text highlights the program's name, recruitment details for mentors and protégés, contact information, and the application deadline of July 31, 2026.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 16/06/2026

APALA #ALASC26 Museum Visit! -- Join us at the Field Museum (Chicago) for a self-guided tour. When? Fri, June 26 - Meet 12:45 PM | Enter 1 PM Cost? Nope. FREE to APALA members, registration required Where: 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr More Info? apala.wildapricot.org/event-6697106

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 04/06/2026

If you’re in the mood to browse, remember that APALA’s Winter 2026 newsletter is online. News, chapter updates, articles, book reviews, and member highlights — all in one place. Read it (and past newsletters) here: apalaweb.org/apala-newsle...

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 07/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Talk Story Grant recipients! 🎉 AILA & APALA award $800 to each organization to support programs uplifting AANHPI & AIAN communities. Learn more at: apalaweb.org/talkstorytogether/grant-winners

Announcement of the 2026 Talk Story Grant winners with a graphic of diverse people.

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Sharing Stories Sharing Culture

Congratulations to the 2026 Winners of the Talk Story Grant!

Farrington High School (Hawai’i)
Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria (California)
Sagan Flores (Guåhan)
Warren County Memorial Library (North Carolina)

website: apalaweb.org/talkstorytogether

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 27/04/2026

APALA election results are officially in! Cheers to the newly elected Executive Board, and deep appreciation to all who ran. Your commitment keeps APALA moving. For more, visit: www.apalaweb.org/apala-2026-2... Vector Graphic in the Public Domain.

Simple blue and white vector graphic of a hand putting a ballot in a ballot box.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 26/04/2026

Come celebrate the 2026 APALA Literature Award winners at ALA Annual! Open to members, library folks, and all supporters of AANHPI stories. Interested? Sign up here: zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... (zeffy.com in Bing) We hope to see you there! #ALAAC26 #APALA

Poster for 2026 APALA Literature Awards Banquet with event details and a collage of book covers.

A QR code is at the bottom right...

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2026 APALA Literature Awards Banquet

Saturday, June 27, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
New Furama Restaurant
2828 S Wentworth Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616

$35 – MutualAidRegistration
85 – APALA Member Registration
$100 – General Registration

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 10/03/2026

Join us **Tuesday, April 14 at 12 PM EST** as we discuss *The Leavers* by Lisa Ko, winner of the APALA Literature Award. ✨ Come for the conversation, stay for the community. 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/APALABookClub More: www.apalaweb.org/join-the-apa...

Promotional poster for APALA Northeast Chapter's Virtual Book Club on April 14 at 12:00 PM ET.

Text: Join the APALA Northeast Chapter VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB TUESDAY, APRIL 14 AT 12:00 PM ET Register here: TinyURL.com/APALABookClub

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 10/03/2026

A "...champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, data management, and equitable scholarly communication...", APALA is proud to endorse Yasmeen Shorish (she/her) as @ala-acrl.bsky.social 's presidential candidate for 2027-2028. More on our page: www.apalaweb.org/apala-endors...

Yasmeen, with long, dark hair, stands in front of a vibrant mural. She is wearing a sleeveless, buttoned-up burnt-orange shirt.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 04/03/2026

APALA members—it's time to vote for your next Executive Board! 🎉 Choose the next VP/President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and 2 Members-at-Large. Voting ends on March 30, 2026 (11:59 PM ET) Learn more about the candidates at: www.apalaweb.org/apala-2026-2...

APALA executive board candidates poster with photos of seven candidates and election information.

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APALA executive board candidates VOTING OPEN THROUGH MONDAY, MARCH 30 Elections:

Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Members-at-Large

Candidates: Jamie Kurumaji, Edward Junhao Lim, Allison Payne, Jenay Dougherty, Jane Martinez Khaytin, Selina Sharmin, Melody Steiner

2026-2027 Elections
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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 02/03/2026

A reflection from APALA 2025 Travel Grant Recipient, Joe Lee: "Attending the ALA Conference has reminded me of the importance of community and the power of our unique voices, especially through the written word—now, more than ever." More on APALA's website: www.apalaweb.org/2025-ala-ref...

Four-segment panorama of Philadelphia skyline, as viewed from the South Street Bridge.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 28/02/2026

We're excited to announce that applications are now open for two scholarships: The APALA Scholarship and the JCLC NALCo LIS Student Scholarship! To apply and get more information, check out: www.apalaweb.org/awards/apala... Applications are due on March 23rd, so don't delay!

Digital poster announcing that applications are open for two 2026 APALA Scholarship Awards.

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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! For the: 2026 APALA Scholarship Award JCLC NALCo LIS Student Scholarship

All applications are due on Monday, March 23, 2026! Learn more and apply at: https://www.apalaweb.org/awards/apala-scholarship/

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 05/02/2026

"Emergent Dharma is a collection of essays from Asian American feminist writers, sharing their experiences as practitioners of Buddhism. These essays seek to identify what Asian American Buddhism is and how it relates to American Buddhism..."

Book cover for Sharon Suh's "Emergent Dharma"

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 27/01/2026

At today's Youth Media Awards, our very own @jaenarae.bsky.social announced many of 2026's winners & honor recipients of the Asian Pacific American Awards for Literature Want to know all of them? Check out our press release here: www.apalaweb.org/2026-asian-p... Congratulations to all!

Book covers from the 2026 Asian Pacific American Awards for Literature winners and honorees by APALA, with visible medals on the covers.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 18/01/2026

Applications for the APALA Travel Grant are now open! The APALA Travel Grant helps fund participation in ALA Annual in Chicago this June for APALA members. Apply by February 2, 2026. To apply or join APALA, visit apalaweb.org www.apalaweb.org/now-acceptin...

Chicago skyline at sunset or sunrise, Lake Michigan in the distant background.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 17/01/2026

"On a foggy Thursday afternoon at the Sunset Branch of the San Francisco Public Library, Herby shared intriguing stories behind the 50 Chinatown postcards that were on display. The postcards were donated from his private collection..." www.apalaweb.org/postcards-fr...

Vintage illustration of a street in Chinatown with a central building, pedestrians, and a streetcar.

Text overlay: "Postcards from Chinatown's Past"

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 13/01/2026

Happy 2026, APALA! Today, we're posting a #mentoring program reflection. Meet Maya Bergamasco (Mentor) & Joe Lee (Protégé). "Having benefited from mentors in the past, I believe that mentorship is one of the strongest community building tools in our toolbox... " www.apalaweb.org/2024-2025-ap...

Two women sitting indoors, each holding a dessert. The person on the left holds a plastic cup filled with a chocolate drink topped with whipped cream and sealed with a clear lid, with a white plastic spoon inserted. She is wearing a blue jacket and has long, dark hair. The person on the right holds a cup containing what appears to be soft-serve ice cream, with green and white swirls, topped with a white plastic spoon. She's wearing a dark sweater. Both are smiling at the camera. Behind them, a framed poster on the cream-colored wall depicts a white cup labeled "Premium Matcha Café Maiko" with tea leaves and powder.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 04/12/2025

APALA "mourns the profound loss of Alice Wong, a visionary disability justice activist, acclaimed author, and 2024 winner of the APALA Literature Award for Adult Non-Fiction. " www.apalaweb.org/statement-fr... Image credit: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (CC: BY-NC)

A person (author and activist Alice Wong) in a colorful blouse sits in a motorized wheelchair with a ventilator attached, outdoors on a paved path.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 09/11/2025

APALA member Joshlyn Thomas sat down with author Bianca Maboute-Louie over Zoom this summer for an interview about her recent book, libraries, experiences around the Asian diaspora, and a shared love of zines. Catch the full interview on the APALA website at: www.apalaweb.org/apa-author-i...

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 09/11/2025

The Very APALAween retrospective continues, featuring our immediate Past President, one of our At-Large Executive Board Members and one of our social media mavens... (2/2)

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 09/11/2025

Recently, our members submitted pictures of themselves in costume for a Very APALAween retrospective... (1/2)

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 29/10/2025

Don't forget! The deadline for submissions to the APALA newsletter is Monday, Nov. 3rd! Submissions may be made by any current APALA member or APALA affiliate. Our uidelines were sent to the listserv. See past issues of the newsletter on our website: apalaweb.org/publications/newsletter

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 29/10/2025

It's spooky season, and APALA's Media and Publicity Committee would love to feature your Halloween photos and seasonal programming If you want your bootiful photos featured in an upcoming APALA post, please send them with short captions to communications@apalaweb.org. Don't ghost us, now! 👻.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 29/10/2025

Better know a member of the Executive Board... 😉 Meet APALA secretary Christine Wei (she/her/hers) through our newest member highlight, now live on our website! "I love bringing people together and sharing information, so going down this path is my calling..." www.apalaweb.org/member-highl...

A person standing outdoors on a lush green lawn. The individual is facing the camera, wearing a black graduation gown over a dark outfit. Their medium-length hair is styled with darker roots transitioning to a lighter blonde at the ends. In the background, there is a large, stone building with arched windows, partially obscured by green trees and shrubs. The setting appears to be a campus, with a paved pathway visible behind the individual. The sunlight casts a warm glow, highlighting the person and the foliage.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 25/10/2025

" What started off as a slow summer quickly becomes a summer of change. As Emma struggles to help the Menehune cope..., Emma comes to terms with her own Native Hawaiian identity." Catch more of Melissa Ernst's review of "The Invisible Wild" now on the APALA website: www.apalaweb.org/book-review-...

Book cover of "The Invisible Wild" by Nikki Van De Car, featuring a forest scene within a silhouette of a woman's head.

Text of the accolades atop the cover: “A poignant exploration of forgiveness and making things right from an authentic Hawaiian lens.” —Kekai Kendall, author of How Far I’ll Go (Moana’s Twisted Tale)

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 18/10/2025

Susie Lee has been a librarian for over a decade, w/ the majority of her career at Queens Library. She joined APALA as a mentee, and her experience with the program inspired her to transition into becoming one! Read more: apalaweb.org/holding-up-the-ladder-mentorship-and-abundance-in-librarianship

The author, Suzie Lee, sitting in a restaurant with a cozy, inviting ambiance. She is wearing a sleeveless blue top and round glasses, sitting on a wooden chair with their arms folded in front.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 09/10/2025

Would you believe our President, Eileen Bosch, has done an interview with us, but hasn't done a member highlight? Until now. 😉 You can get to know Eileen through this member highlight. Now live on our website! www.apalaweb.org/member-highl...

a person with short black hair and a confident expression, standing against a plain light background. They are wearing a short-sleeved black top with a white leaf pattern. The person accessorizes with vibrant orange earrings and a matching chunky necklace composed of large orange beads. Their arms are crossed, displaying several bracelets on the wrist, including one with multi-colored round beads. The overall composition conveys a sense of calm assurance and style.
a person with short black hair and a confident expression, standing against a plain light background. They are wearing a short-sleeved black top with a white leaf pattern. The person accessorizes with vibrant orange earrings and a matching chunky necklace composed of large orange beads. Their arms are crossed, displaying several bracelets on the wrist, including one with multi-colored round beads. The overall composition conveys a sense of calm assurance and style.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 05/10/2025

The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Scholarships and Awards Committee is delighted to announce our 2025 APALA Scholarship and APALA Sage & JCLC NALCo LIS Student Scholarship recipients. 👇🏼🧵

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 13/09/2025

"These incidents are not singular or isolated, and the recent Supreme Court decision on ICE raids in Los Angeles only compounds fear and distrust. APALA supports all those who are experiencing racism, harassment, and unjust imprisonment based purely on racial profiling." Full statement: next post

Next section: The top section contains white text on a slightly darker red banner reading, "APALA STATEMENT IN SOLIDARITY WITH IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, QUEER COMMUNITIES, AND ALL LIBRARY COMMUNITIES." Below the banner, the main text is white and expresses support against racism and harassment, emphasizing the need for safety and protection for all communities. At the bottom, the text encourages readers to view the full statement on apalaweb.org. The logos of APALA, REFORMA, and AILA appear at the very bottom of the image.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 27/06/2025

Tomorrow’s the night! 🎉 Join us Sat, June 28 (6–9pm ET) in Philly for the APALA Literature Awards Banquet. Celebrate honorees, enjoy food from Sang Kee & Lovash, and connect with community. Cash bar too! Tickets: www.zeffy.com/ticketing/20...

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 27/06/2025

We have just released a brand new episode of the APALA Podcast! Our very own Media and Publicity Committee colleague, Tim Chu, interviews Mike Yam, sportscaster for the NFL Network and CW Sports, and author of a children's book called Fried Rice and Marinara. www.apalaweb.org/apala-podcas...

Book cover for children's book "Fried Rice & Marinara" featuring an illustration of a child holding a plate of fried rice and a fork with pasta, surrounded by various food items.

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Fried Rice & Marinara
Written by Mike Yam
Illustrated by Laura Dong

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 25/06/2025

Due to expected rain, we need to adjust our plans for the walking tour at #ALAAC25. Asian Americans United has kindly offered to host us for an indoor gathering. Our new meeting time and location? FACT School, 1023 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, at 11 AM EDT. Safe travels, everyone!

Flyer announcing that the APALA Friday Walking Tour highlighting Philadelphia's Chinatown and its hidden Native Hawaiian History will now be held indoors with Asian Americans United at the FACT School, 1023 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, on June 27, 11 AM–12 PM, due to rain.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 20/06/2025

Are you new to the profession or mid-career? Are you a seasoned APALA member interested in supporting them on their career path? Join our mentorship program as a mentor or a protégé! Applications are now open and will close on July 31st.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 17/06/2025

While the walking tour is now sold out, APALA still has several more events in store at #ALAAC25...Nearly two weeks away! www.apalaweb.org/apala-ala-an... We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia soon!

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 15/06/2025

“Our mission at Kwento is to uplift diverse voices and celebrate the richness of Asian heritage and culture. The areas where both my daughter (South Florida) and I (Illinois) grew up did not have a large Asian population much less a Filipino one."

Two pictures combined: Kwento Xomocs' Cecilia speaking with a panel at ComicCon, and both volumes of the Mask of Haliya series.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 14/06/2025

Just in time for summer, Jiuya Lin’s amazing design for APALA's 45th Anniversary is now available on bucket hats at tiny.cc/hatsofftoAPALA! Donations support enhancing leadership opportunities thru informed dialogue addressing the needs of AANHPI library workers & those who serve these communities.

Square graphic showing three bucket hats in khaki, royal blue, and grey with the APALA 45th Anniversary design. Text reads “HATS OFF TO APALA” at the top and “Available while supplies last at tiny.cc/hatsofftoAPALA” at the bottom, alongside a QR code.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 13/06/2025

We are happy to share a second book review this week: Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao "Although this is labeled as a young adult romance, this felt like more of a bildungsroman to me. Gemma grows and figures out what being Taiwanese American means to her."

The book cover for Gloria Chao's Ex Marks the Spot , a colorful and detailed illustration of two characters standing in a vibrant urban night setting illuminated by strings of red lanterns above.

The characters, a male and a female, hold a large map between them. The male, on the left, wears a blue shirt and has a backpack. The female, on the right, sports a striped tank top and looks determined.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 12/06/2025

We are proud to announce APALA's Travel Grant recipient for 2025! Joe Lee (she/her/hers) is a Reference Library Services Specialist at the Kuhn Library & Gallery at the Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County, She's also studying for her MLIS at UMD’s College of Information. Congratulations, Joe!

Announcement for the 2025 APALA Travel Grant Recipient, Joe Lee.

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The Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Scholarships and Awards Committee is excited to announce the recipient of the 2025’s APALA Travel Award: Joe Lee!

Joe Lee (she/her/hers) is passionate about empowering BIPOC/BIWOC librarians and library workers, as well as sharing information and awareness of patron privacy rights. She would like to one day use her knowledge of legal research to help make information and resources more accessible for her community members. In her spare time, Joe likes to play RPGs and board games, cuddle with her brother’s cat, and watch far too much Kdrama.

Read the full announcement on apalaweb.org

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 11/06/2025

Now up on our site: Victoria Ho's review of Clement Baloup's "Vietnamese Memories" books one and two. "...this short series reveals the complex lives of refugees navigating survival, identity, and resilience during World War II and the Vietnam War." Full review at: www.apalaweb.org/book-review-...

Book covers for Vietnamese Memories Book 1 and Book 2.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 10/06/2025

Join APALA at some or all of our exciting events at #ALAAC25 in Philadelphia, including our Literature Awards Banquet, our President's Program and a Hidden Native Hawaiian History in Philly...walking tour! Want to know more? Check out: www.apalaweb.org/apala-ala-an...

Banner for the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025 in Philadelphia, June 26–30.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 27/05/2025

Join our walking tour Fri., Jun. 27 for hidden Native Hawaiian history in Philly in archives of nupepa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian Language newspapers, historical sites, oral stories from “Our Chinatown” poster project, and impacted locations from displacement & gentrification tiny.cc/2025walkingtour

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 09/05/2025

The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association firmly stands with Dr. Carla Hayden, who has worked tirelessly to bring libraries, literacy, and the love of reading to our communities.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 08/05/2025

We’re thrilled to invite you to join us for the 2025 APALA Literature Awards Banquet, which will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the beautiful Crane Community Center in Philadelphia (1001 Vine Street).

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 06/05/2025

If you're looking to get more involved with APALA, we're looking for a few good volunteers for our various committees and task forces! We have various committees catering to multiple interests, and within them, you can gain valuable leadership experience in a welcoming environment.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 02/05/2025

Our statement on the tragedy at Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu Festival. An excerpt from the end of the statement is in the graphic. For the full statement and links to resources, please visit: www.apalaweb.org/apala-statem...

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 19/04/2025

SAVE THE DATE! APALA Literature Awards Banquet and Ceremony 🌸🌺📚🏅: Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Location: Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) Crane Community Building Ticket Sales start: May 1 (May Day!)

Save the date graphic for the APALA literature awards banquet, with the banquet's location and date.

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 19/04/2025

We are excited to announce this year's recipient of the Gayatri Singh Award...Carol Ng-He from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science! For more on our recipient and the Gayatri Singh Award, check out: www.apalaweb.org/2025-gayatri...

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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association @apalaweb.org · 12/04/2025

The APALA Scholarships and Awards Committee is excited to announce that the 2025 APALA Travel Grant applications are now open!

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