Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Collection

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With a generous grant from the Robert N. Chang Charitable Foundation, the Mission College Library created the Asian American Collection and Speaker Program in 2004. The name was eventually changed to include Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders.

The Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Collection is a special collection of the Mission College Library. The collection showcases writings by and about all Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, with an emphasis on Chinese Americans. It includes books and ebooks as well as audiovisual materials. It chronicles the unique history, culture, and experiences of AANHPI people who strive to be successful in American society while maintaining their ethnic identities and cultural heritage.

It includes a wide selection of materials from immigrant experiences to successive generations who have made an impact on American society. It reflects the challenges of youth who are growing up in two cultural worlds: the world of their parents and grandparents, and the world of contemporary America.

A concerted effort has been made to build a thoughtful and balanced collection that not only supports the curriculum, but also promotes cultural awareness.

Up Coming Events
There are none scheduled at this time.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Speaker Program
The Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Speaker Program serves to honor the history and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, raise the general awareness of their cultures and values, and provide inspiration for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders and others seeking role models.
Past Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Speakers
  • Author Viet Thanh Nguyen
    April 18 & 19, 2018
  • Peter Weng
    October, 15, 2015
  • Kilusan Bautista
    April 15, 2015
  • Patrick Landeza
    November 5, 2014
  • Andrew X. Pham
    October 8, 2014
  • Kilusan Bautista
    March 4, 2014
  • Andrew Lam
    October 22, 2013
  • Jessie Sapolu
    September 23, 2013
  • Colin Goh & Yen Yen Woo
    April 15, 2013
  • Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
    March 5, 2013
  • Ken Oda
    November 6, 2012
  • Kristina Wong
    September 24 & October 3 & 8, 2012
  • Gene Luen Yang
    April 16, 2012
  • Evangeline Canonizado Buell
    October 25, 2011
  • Andrew Lam
    April 7, 2011
  • Patrick Rosal
    April 15, 2009
  • Eddy Zheng
    April 17, 2008
  • Hiroku Fujita
    April 9, 2008
  • Milly Lee
    November 1, 2007
  • Rosemary Gong
    May 4, 2007
  • Andrew Lam
    March 8, 2007
  • Henry Chang
    October 26, 2006
  • Quang X. Pham
    April 7, 2006
  • Pioneering the Valley Exhibit Reception Invitation
    February 24, 2006
  • Suji Kwock Kim
    April 5, 2005
  • Iris Chang
    April 30, 2004
Donations

Donations in any amount are appreciated. Every dollar raised will help Mission College Library expand the special collection and speaker program. All contributions are tax-deductible. The West Valley-Mission Advancement Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. West Valley-Mission Advancement Office14000 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070-5698.