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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Images of books suggested by staff

To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, our staff has curated these suggested lists of works from Asian American and Pacific Islander authors and creators for all ages. Interested in a personalized booklist? Fill out a form (Adult & Teens or Youth) and a librarian will send you a list.

Suggested Books for Adults

Suggested Books for Teen/YA Readers

Suggested Books for Young Readers

Suggested Books for Makers

Food/Cooking

Paper Crafts

Suggested Videos for Makers

Learn with these easy-to-follow Creativebug videos from expert makers. Creativebug is free with your Northbrook Library Card. Learn how to use your library card to access Creativebug. Need a library card? Learn how you can get one.

Fiber Arts

Watercolor, Calligraphy & Mixed Media Art

Suggested Films & Music

Films & Music

Films and music available in our catalog

Films Available on Kanopy

On-demand films on Kanopy

Kanopy video streaming service provides thoughtful entertainment, including movies, documentaries, international films, classic cinema, independent films, and more, all free with your Northbrook Library Card. Learn how to access Kanopy

eBooks & eAudiobooks

Read or listen to these books for all ages on your favorite device. To see children's titles only, select the "Children's Titles Only" checkbox.