About this Event
📚 Asian American stories deserve to be read, shared, and celebrated!
Join us for the Asian Americans in Story Book Launch on Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 3–5 PM.
Celebrate a powerful resource exploring Asian American children’s and young adult literature—and how these stories help young readers connect with their heritage, understand one another, and feel seen.
From immigration and intergenerational relationships to folklore and multiracial identities, Asian Americans in Story offers thoughtful perspectives, book recommendations, and practical tools for educators, librarians, and everyone passionate about inclusive bookshelves.
Meet the voices behind the book:
✨ Dr. Sarah Park Dahlen, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign associate professor whose research focuses on Asian American youth literature and transracial Korean adoption.
✨ Paul Lai, a Minneapolis librarian with a background in Asian American literary studies and experience in public and academic libraries.Save the date and celebrate the richness of Asian American storytelling with us! 💛
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Event venue & nearby stays
XIA Books & Café, 422 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, United States
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