In May, we proudly celebrate Asian Heritage Month and take the opportunity to honour the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage. This month, take some time to learn more about these notable contributions; find reading suggestions and resources below.
Adult/Teen
Sisters of the Spruce by Leslie Shimotakahara 
A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin
Sunshine Nails
by Mai Nguyen
We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies by Tsering Yangzom Lama
Magdaragat: An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian Writing edited by Teodoro Alcuitas, C.E. Gatchalian & Patria Rivera 
Asian Vegetables: Gardening, Cooking, Storytelling by the Wang Sisters: Stéphanie, Caroline, and Patricia
Almost Brown by Charlotte Gill 
Made in Korea by Sarah Suk
Children
Hair Oil Magic by Anu Chouhan 
The Secret of the Jade Bangle by Linda Trinh
Mehndi Boy by by Zain Bandali 
Kai’s Tea Eggs by Karina Zhou
Kimiko Murakami: A Japanese-Canadian Pioneer by Haley Healey 
The Words We Share by Jack Wong
Alone: The Journeys of Three Young Refugees by Paul Tom 
The Blur by Minh Lê & Dan Santat
Local Organizations
- Waterloo Region Canadian Chinese Association
- Central Ontario Chinese Cultural Centre
- Waterloo Region Japanese Canadian Community Association – Facebook Page
- India Canada Association of Waterloo Region
- Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region
Check it out 