Laura Atkins,  is a White children’s book author, editor, teacher, and the publisher of Manzanita Books. She co-wrote the second book in the Fighting for Justice series, Biddy Mason Speaks Up, with poet Arisa White, which recently won a Nautilus Award, Independent Publisher Book Award, and a Maine Literary Award. Over her 25 years in the… Read More Laura Atkins : I Read Asian and Pacific Islander American Books

There is a season for everything, inspite of what life throws at us. Just last weekend, Muslims across the world were celebrating Eid al-Fitr as month long Ramadan came to an end. Today, S.K. Ali shares a little about how she was able to find joy and celebrate Eid. S. K. Ali holds a degree… Read More S. K. Ali : Read Asian and Pacific Islander American Books

I know most of us are on overload right now as we continue to witness the brutality enacted upon Blacks in the United States. From police killings to false accusations of criminal assault to medical experimentations and the lack of access to housing, employment and healthcare…all this continues to play over and over for black… Read More Ellen Oh : Read Asian and Pacific Islander American Books

The relationships between this month’s readers and the authors they chose to celebrate has been interesting, hasn’t it? While many took the opportunity to celebrate books that are near and dear to their heart. Librarians Sam Bloom and Alia Jones had such a difficult time narrowing their selections because they are anti-racists who read far… Read More Carole Lindstrome : I Read Asian and Pacific Islander American Books