5 Films From Sundance We Are Excited About
Films about families, mothers and daughters and sons, and badass women dominated at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
A Celebration of Emotions in Thao Lam’s “Happy Birthday to Me”
The Vietnamese Canadian children’s book author and illustrator talks about reading with feelings and sharing a full spectrum of emotions with your children.
Exploring the Genius of Nam June Paik on PBS’ American Masters Doc
“Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV,” directed by Korean American Amanda Kim, elevates a revolutionary artist’s concern for the future of technology and of humanity.
Maple Lam’s “Dim Sum, Here We Come!” is a Delicious Picture Book on Sharing, Kindness, and Chinese American Dining
“Dim Sum, Here We Come!,” written and illustrated by Maple Lam, introduces young readers to Chinese American culture and dining, as well as the family connection that comes together around dim sum.
Let’s Cook Colorful Egg Fried Rice From “Morning Sun in Wuhan”
“Morning Sun in Wuhan” follows 13 year-old Mei, as she navigates the beginning of the pandemic and as her community bands together in the face of uncertainty.
PBS’ New Doc “Rising Against Asian Hate” Explores Personal Loss, Systemic Oppression, and Racism
PBS’ new documentary “Rising Against Asian Hate” zooms into the Atlanta spa shooting and touches on the fetishization of Asian women, gun safety, gerrymandering, and the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Bill.
Anna Gracia Shares Why Boys Are Trash in “Boys I Know”
Anna Gracia’s debut young adult novel “Boys I Know” paints a realistic picture of the pressures of being Asian American, touching on parent-child dynamics, dating, and finding acceptance.
Two Sisters Find that “This Place is Still Beautiful” Because It is Home
XiXi Tian tells an honest story of two biracial sisters who struggle with painful truths and find that “This Place is Still Beautiful” in the aftermath of a racist incident in their town.
“This Place is Still Beautiful”
The following is excerpted from XiXi Tian’s new novel, “This Place is Still Beautiful.” Tian was born in China and immigrated to the United States …
Alexene Farol Follmuth’s “My Mechanical Romance” Makes STEM a Little Bit Steamy
Alexene Farol Follmuth’s debut YA novel “My Mechanical Romance” is a must-read high school love story that also gives a glimpse of the challenges and experiences of girls and women in the STEM field.