A3 Book Month
To celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we present Asian Author Alliance Book Month! It is a month-long celebration of our identities and cultures. Authors and artists will come together for virtual panels and events throughout the month of May! Join us for discussions and celebrations of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander identities and cultures! (All of our Livestreams will be hosted on our YouTube channel!)
2022 A3 Book Month Schedule
First Week:
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, Monday | 7PM ET
(6PM CT/4PM PT) |
Asian Representation in Books (YouTube Premiere) with Ly Tran, Hanh Bui, Lea Tran, Amy M. Le, & Dee Britt |
| May 16, Monday | 7PM ET (6PM CT / 4PM PT) |
Preserving History & Celebrating Culture (YouTube Premiere) with Amy M. Le, Padma Venkatraman, Jennie Liu, Kathleen Burkinshaw & Randy Kim |
| May 20, Friday | 7PM ET
(6PM CT/4PM PT) |
An Inked Life: Using (or Breaking) Tradition To Build Authentic Characters (Youtube Premiere)
with Lyla Lee, Nafiza Azad, Sabina Khan, Katie Zhao, Tanaz Bhathena |
| May 23, Monday | 7PM ET
(6PM CT/4PM PT) |
Mid-Career Asian & Pacific Islander Authors (YouTube Live)
with Axie Oh, Joan He, Samira Ahmed, Makiia Lucier, Tara Sim, & Kat Cho |
| May 27, Friday | 2PM ET
(1PM CT/11AM PT) |
Worldbuilding with Cultural Elements in Middle Grade (YouTube Premiere)
with Malia Maunakea, Maisie Chan, Christina Matula, Sylvia Liu, moderated by Rebecca Kuss |