Weaving Stories: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage

Celebration: Imagining an APIA World

APIA Children's Book Authors & Illustrators
Sunday, 4/27/2025
12:00 - 3:15
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room B
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

The APIA Biography Project enters its 12th annual AANHPI Heritage Month celebration at the Main Library with a kickoff event. This year’s theme takes flight into the magical world of storytelling and children’s literature by highlighting award-winning APIA (Asian Pacific Islander American) picture book authors and illustrators through book displays, games, and craft activities. Meet and read with local authors Oliver Chin and Traci Huahn. Throughout May, visit apiabiography.sfsu.edu to access videos, activities, and resources. View the “Wall of Fame” exhibit at the Children’s Center featuring Caldecott award recipients and participate in a scavenger hunt. The first 50 children ages 12 and under get a free prize bag!

This program is co-sponsored by the Association of Asian Pacific American Librarians (APALA), San Francisco Public Library, The Association of Chinese Teachers (TACT), and the Square and Circle Club.

Weaving Stories: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Interest

Programs and workshops, book recommendations and more relating to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) heritage.

Weaving Stories is the Library's celebration of the many diverse histories and cultures from AANHPI communities.

Make + Do

Find inspiration through craft programs featuring talented artists, makers and even your local librarians. For craft programs, all materials are provided, unless noted.

BIPOC Interest

Attend programming, lectures and workshops intended for the BIPOC community.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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The views and opinions expressed in programs presented by groups unaffiliated with SFPL do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SFPL or the City.