When the 2021 results were announced on January 25, I couldn’t wait to see the winning titles — some of which I’d already read, and others which I immediately added to my list. This year, the stories offer AAPI perspectives on almost two centuries of life in America — from the Gold Rush era to early 20th century Hollywood to the World War II years, all the way to modern day. If you’re as ready as I am for some fresh perspectives to start this year, you’ll find more than a few among this year’s winners of the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature.
Asian Pacific American Award for Literature: Adult Fiction Category
Asian Pacific American Award for Literature: Adult Nonfiction Category
Asian Pacific American Award for Literature: Young Adult Literature Category
Asian Pacific American Award for Literature: Children’s Literature Category
Asian Pacific American Award for Literature: Picture Book Category
Maybe these stories will resonate with your own experiences, or maybe they will offer you an opportunity to see life through someone else’s eyes. Either way, these Asian Pacific American Award for Literature winners offer cultural insights and a range of emotion and intrigue that any reader can appreciate. Looking for more book award winners? Book Riot has you covered.
