Donna Seaman writes: “Since the start of the pandemic, the US has seen a sharp rise in harassment and violence directed at Asian Americans. In consultation with Terry Hong, Booklist advisory board chair, we have compiled this list of recommended titles for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this May as a literary antidote to the ongoing fight against bigotry, harassment, and violence. One small way to counter racism is to read historical fiction and discover the truth about diverse peoples’ heritage and experiences and how much we all have in common.”