May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have a rich heritage thousands of years old and have both shaped the history of the United States and had their lives dramatically influenced by moments in its history. Join IFT in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.

We’ve put together a list of activities and ideas for celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with your students.

BOOKS & FILM

• First Book

• Reading Rockets

• Lee & Low Books

• Book Riot

• Teaching For Change

• Center for Asian American Media

TEACHING RESOURCES

• Share My Lesson

• Learning for Justice

• asianpacificheritage.gov

Pop culture discussion: Deborah Gee’s documentary Slaying the Dragon covers media stereotypes of Asian and Asian American women, while Hari Kondabolu’s documentary, The Problem with Apu, explores the societal impact of The Simpsons character of Apu.

DEDICATED RESOURCE SITES

• National Archives

• National Endowment for the Humanities

• National Park Service

• Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center

EVENTS

• Library of Congress Events Calendar

• National Archives Events Calendar

• National Endowment of the Humanities Events Calendar

• National Gallery of Art Events Calendar

• Smithsonian Institution Event Calendar