The Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA), an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. In the five decades since its formation, the organization has become known for its scholarship, awards, and humanitarian efforts—and has grown to include nine chapters across North America and the Asia Pacific region. CALA President Vincci Kwong attributes the group’s longevity to the relationships members form with one another. “[In CALA,] people serve on committees, and we form a bond and stay together and still network after years and years,” she says.