Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates the diverse cultures, contributions and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Observed in May, this month fosters cultural understanding, highlights the rich heritage of these communities and promotes inclusivity in acknowledging their profound impact on American society.
During AANHPI Month, educators are invited to attend the Ethnic Studies Symposium Series: Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies at the Chinese American Museum, and teach ethnic studies that specifically highlight the courage, leadership and contributions of the AANHPI community. View LACOE's 2026 Board Resolution.
LACOE's Asian Pacific Heritage Group (APHG) will celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month on May 27, 2026. The event includes celebrating “Path to Success” Student Scholarship recipients.
These resources contain information and opportunities to learn more about the AAPI community and to deepen understanding of the identities and challenges of the AAPI community.
Asian American Education Project
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Resources, ADL
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Your Classroom, Waterford
LA County Library “Honoring heritage, Culture, and Community This May”
PBS NewsHour: How to Address the Surge of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance): Addressing Anti-Asian Bias
The New York Times: Resources for Teaching About Race and Racism with The New York Times
Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Anti-Asian Hate
GRADES TK-3
Drawn Together, by Minh Le, illustrated by Dan Santat
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, by Joanna Ho, illustrated by Dung Ho
Home is in Between, by Mitali Perkins, illustrated by Lavanya Naidoo
Love is in the Library, by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Yas Imamura
Watercress, by Andrea Wang, illustrated by Jason Chin
GRADES 4-8
Amina’s Song by Hena Khan
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park
Stargazing by Jen Wang
When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller
GRADES 9-12
From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry by Paula Yoo
Himawari House by Harmony Becker
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malindo Lo
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, and Harmony Becker
We Are Not Free by Traci Chee
