May 10, 2021
Every May, the United States celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, offering an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the ongoing contributions and influences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to our country’s history and culture.
As we honor the rich heritage of our 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Asian Americans and Pacific Islander team members, we asked some of them to share a list of books that help showcase the legacy of their community. By exploring different cultures and learning more about the traditions of our colleagues, neighbors and friends, we continue to celebrate the uniqueness of every individual.
Our team’s favorite works to educate, enlighten, captivate and inspire, include:
Additional recommended reading from our AAPI colleagues can be found below:
