SAN FRANCISCO – Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander ( AANHPI ) Heritage Month is always a good time of the year to explore what books are out there that have been written or illustrated (or both!) by Filipino American authors. It’s a timely way to get a head start on not just a summer reading list but even for the rest of the year. Be it graphic novels, mysteries, romance, cookbooks, history, thrillers, you name it – a Fil-Am author or illustrator has most likely created a story in that genre.
It’s also never too early to begin building your year-end gift list for the holiday season. If scrolling through online bookselling retailers is not your thing, your friendly neighborhood librarian or independent bookstore owner might be able to offer suggestions. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . In the meantime, here are some randomly selected titles by Fil-Am authors for young (and young-at-heart) readers. It Won’t Always Be Like This: A Graphic Memoir By Malaka Gharib It’s hard enough to figure out boys, beauty and being cool when you’re young, but even harder when you’re in a country where you don’t understand the language, culture or social norms.
Nine-year-old Malaka arrives in Egypt for her annual summer vacation. Then her father shares news that changes everything. Over the next 15 years, Malaka reevaluates her place in his life.
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