1/31 May is #AsianHeritageMonth , an opportunity to learn about the rich cultural heritage of Asian Canadian writers & illustrators. First up: The Little Girl by @hieu_fraser and Akemi. Vietnam #diversity #representationmatters #rtla38 @bctla #sd38learn #antiracism38

2/31 Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon and Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao by illustrator @charlenedraws tell the adventures of fierce, determined and funny Amy Wu. Singapore #AsianHeritageMonth #diversity #representationmatters #rtla38 @bctla #sd38learn #antiracism38

3/31 How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa is a heart wrenching anthology of stories of the immigrant experience. Laos #AsianHeritageMonth #diversity #representationmatters #rtla38 @bctla #sd38learn #antiracism38

4/31 A Tale for the Time Being by @ozekiland is a story that straddles BC and Japan, exploring themes of identity, mental health, war, humanity & the fluidity of time. Japan . #AsianHeritageMonth #diversity #representationmatters #rtla38 @bctla #sd38learn

5/31 The Library Bus by Bahram Rahman and Gabrielle Grimard tells of the struggles of girls trying to get an education. Afghanistan #AsianHeritageMonth #diversity #representationmatters #rtla38 @bctla #sd38learn

6/31 Do Not Say We Have Nothing by @madeleinethien is an epic novel that spans China’s history from Mao to Tianamen Square. Chinese-Malaysian #AsianHeritageMonth #diversity #representationmatters #rtla38 @bctla #sd38learn