UpdatedWed, May 5, 2021 at 4:31 pm ET Reply May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which celebrates the inspirational lives and considerable contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. (Shutterstock) May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which celebrates the inspirational lives and considerable contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Join in the celebration by reading a few of the many writings by and about Asian and Pacific Americans and their heritage and cultures. The list includes recently published novels, non-fiction memoirs and essay collections that touch on the themes of Asian American identity, immigration and what it means to belong, as well as stories that explore familial bonds and romantic love. All are available to borrow in book or ebook format with your Livingston library card.