New post on the website! Read about APALA Northeast Chapter members visit to Beinecke Library at Yale University.

10 library professionals frm 4 states visited exhibits, libraries, AAPI collections & met w/ colleagues on a day-long field trip.

Read more: apalaweb.org/ne-chapter-fri…

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day to honor the diverse native communities and cultures in the United States. Use this day and everyday to support and amplify their histories and voices.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth2023 !

Originally est. as “Hispanic Heritage Week” in 1968, the observation of the 30-day National Hispanic Heritage Month was enacted into law in 1988.

Join APALA in celebrating Hispanic & Latino/x/é heritage & communities this month & every month!

New book review on the site: ‘Made in Taiwan’ by Clarissa Wei!

Clarissa Wei’s book “reads as part cookbook, part ethnography” & is “filled w/ glimpses into Taiwan’s past & current culture.”

Read the full review: apalaweb.org/book-review-ma…

Only ✌️ DAYS left to apply!

This year REFORMA National will award up to 🌟10 mini-grants of $500🌟 to support Noche de Cuentos programs between the months of September and December 🥳

Submit a proposal by September 20, 2023 ➡️ reforma.org/noche-grants

Pacific Islanders in Publishing exists to amplify and support the cultures and peoples across Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia in publishing by providing a database of authors, illustrators, editors, influencers, and other publishing professionals.

pacificislanderbooks.org

September is Hawaiian History Month! Learn more about the history of Hawaiʻi and ways you can support through organizations such as Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī Coalition (Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī Coalition), Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (@HCFHawaii), & Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (@hawaiiancouncil).

The APALA Mentoring Committee oversaw the coordination and recent completion of the 2022-2023 Mentoring Program. Accomplishment highlights are available on the APALA website! apalaweb.org/apala-mentorin…

APALA is heartbroken by the devastation and destruction of Lāhainā by the recent wildfires on August 8 that killed residents and destroyed homes, historic buildings, and sacred sites. APALA will donate $1,000 to Lāhainā relief efforts. Full statement: apalaweb.org/apala-statemen…

📢 📢 📢 Today is the last day to apply!

Are you an experienced librarian interested in mentoring library students or new librarians? Join APALA's Mentoring Program! Apply by July 31 bit.ly/2LOINtn

Currently listening to the No Alibis radio programme cover the cancelation of the Asian American Literary Festival featuring APALA's gary colemar, NZ Poet Laureate Chris Tse, AAWW founder Curtis Chin, and researcher Leah Jin McIntosh: kcsb.org/listen/

The APALA Scholarships and Awards Committee is excited to announce the recipients of the 2023 APALA Scholarship and Sage & JCLC Inc. NALCo Student Scholarship Award! Congrats to Gelli Marie Nocon & Jennifer Nguyen Bernal! Full press release: apalaweb.org/2023-apala-sag…

Are you a seasoned APALA member interested in supporting library students and new librarians? Be a Mentor in the APALA Mentoring Program! Apply by July 31 bit.ly/2LOINtn

New APALA book review alert! “The Veil Between Two Worlds: A Memoir of Silence, Loss, and Finding Home” by Christina Vo, which is an exploration of spirituality and processing grief. apalaweb.org/book-review-th…

APALA Mentoring Program alums Audra Pimatukarnta (Protégé) & Jaena Rae Cabrera (Mentor) reflect on their experiences together this past year: tinyurl.com/42yj37p2

Applications for 2023-2024 mentoring program are due on 7/31/23: tinyurl.com/ycyccmew

So many amazing photos from #ALAAC2023 ! Here’s some of my faves with all of my favorite people!

A brand new episode of the 🎧 APALA Podcast is now available! Listen to an inspiring conversation with Lillian Liu, designer of the new Talk Story logo, on Spotify and most platforms! open.spotify.com/show/2j4ujwzJW…

Applications open! 2023-2024 APALA Mentoring Program. Learn more bit.ly/2LOINtn

Need ideas for summer reading? On the APALA website is a new review of 'The Taste of Ginger' by Mansi Shah, “a captivating journey of introspection.”

apalaweb.org/book-review-th…