In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, we created this list of books written by AANHPI authors. This list is meant to be a resource, not an official endorsement. The books are not ranked in any particular order.
- This Is One Way to Dance by Sejal Shah
- My Forgotten Seattle by Ron Chew
- Sigh, Gone: A Misfits Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In by Phuc Tran
- Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner
- Living for Change by Grace Boggs
- Where the Past Begins: Memory & Imagination by Amy Tan
- Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir by Eddie Huang
- The Cooked Seed: A Memoir by Anchee Min
- Out of the Gobi: My Story of China & America by Weijian Shan
- Love, Loss, and What We Ate: A Memoir by Padma Lakshmi
- Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo by Jo Koy
- An American Family: A Memoir of Hope & Sacrifice by Khizr Khan
- Brotherhood: Dharma, Destiny, and the American Dream by Deepak Chopra & Sanjiv Chopra
- Hawaii’s Story by Liliuokalani
- Nisei Radicals: The Feminist Poetics and Transformative Ministry of Mitsuye Yamada and Michael Yasutake by Diane C. Fujino
- See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love by Valarie Kaur
- Heart of Fire: An Immigrant Daughter’s Story by Mazie K. Hirono
- How to Raise a Feminist Son: Motherhood, Masculinity, and the Making of my Family by Sonora Jha
- Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan by Ruby Lal
- The Souls of Yellow Folk: Essays by Wesley Yang
- Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong
- Fault Lines: A Memoir by Meena Alexander
- Eat a Peach: A Memoir by David Chang
- Reset: My Fight for Inclusion and Lasting Change by Ellen Pao
- Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
- The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere (TED Books) by Pico Iyer
- The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist’s Guide to Success in Business and Life by Avinash K. Dixit
- The Art of the Start 2.0: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything by Guy Kawasaki
- The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams by Deepak Chopra
- The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande
- Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik
- Postcolonial Leadership, A: Asian Immigrant Christian Leadership and Its Challenges by Hee An Choi
- Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness by Richard Lui
- Legal Heroes in the Trump Era: Be Inspired, Expand Your Impact, Change the World by Tahima Watson
- Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft’s Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone by Satya Nadella
- All In by Jerry Yang
- Radical: Fighting to Put Students First by Michelle Rhee
- My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future by Indra Nooyi
- Unprecedented: The Masters and Me by Tiger Woods
- Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh
- Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee by Sharon Lee
- Unsung Hero: The Col. Young O. Kim Story by Woo Sung Han
- You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen by Eric Liu
- Holding Serve: Preserving on and Off the Court by Michael Chang
- Great Asian Americans: Michelle Kwan by Stephanie Cham
- Great Asian Americans: Ellison Onizuka by Stephanie Cham
- Great Asian Americans: Tammy Duckworth by Stephanie Cham
- Great Asian Americans: Patsy Mink by Stephanie Cham
- Great Asian Americans: Yo-Yo Ma by Stephanie Cham
- To The Stars: The Autobiography of George Takei by George Takei
- Big Little Man: In Search of My Asian Self by Alex Tizon
- I love a Broad Margin to My Life by Maxine Hong Kingston
- Dat: Tackling Life and the NFL by Dat Nguyen
- Courage: The Backbone of Leadership by Gus Lee and Diane Elliott-Lee
- Madame Wu Chien-shiung: The First lady of Physics Research by Tsai-chien Chiang
- It Takes Moxie by Maureen Francisco
- Finding the Edge: My Life On The Ice by Karen Chen
- Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki
- Still Life with Rice by Helie Lee
- I’m the One That I Want by Margaret Cho
- When Invisible Children Sing by Chi Cheng Huang
- Creating the Digital Future: The Secrets of Consistent Innovation at Intel by Albert T.c. Yu
- Boundaries by Maya Lin
- The War on Normal People by Andrew Yang
- Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant by W. Chan Kim
- Leadership and Crisis by Bobby Jindal
- Enduring Conviction: Fred Korematsu and His Quest for Justice by Lorraine K. Bannai
- A Principled Stand: The Story of Hirabayashi v. United States by Gordon K. Hirabayashi
- Growing Up Brown: Memoirs of a Filipino American by Peter M. Jamero
- The Silent Master: Awakening the Power Within by Tae Yun Kim
- The Black Widow’s Guide to Killer Pool: Become the Player to Beat by Jeanette Lee
- My Forty Years as a Diplomat by Feng-Shan Ho
- You Can’t Be Serious by Kal Penn
- Behind Deep Blue: Building the Computer that Defeated the World Chess Champion by Feng-Hsiung Hsu
- Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty…And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, & Unapologetically Being Yourself by Dr. Aziz Gazupura
- The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris
- Impressive First Impressions: A Guide to the Most Important 30 Seconds (And 30 Years) of Your Career by Vu H. Pham
- With Schwarzkopf: Life Lessons of the Bear by Gus Lee
- Purpose Mindset by Akhtar Badshah
- You Are A Mogul: How to Do the Impossible, Do It Yourself, and Do it Now by Tiffany Pham
- The Diversity Advantage: Fixing Gender Inequality in the Workplace by Ruchika Tulshyan
- Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less – Here’s How by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
- Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong
- Come into My Office: Stories from an HR Leader in Silicon Valley by Mai Ton
- AugmentAsian: Strategies and Tools for Asian Pacific American Professional & Leadership Success by Asian Upward & Elevate Teams
- Edge: Turning Adversity Into Advantage by Laura Huang
- American Dreamer: How I Escaped Communist Vietnam and Built a Successful Life in America by Tim Tran
- Glue: How Project Leaders Create Cohesive, Engaged, High-Performing Teams by Anh Dao Pham
- Thick Face, Black Heart: The Warrior Philosophy for Conquering The Challenges of Business and Life by Chin-Ning Chu
- Uplifted: Journeys of Abundance, Community, and Identity by Geena Chen
- Sheer Determination: Swimming Upstream in a Downstream World by Kay Hire
- Reflections of Seattle’s Chinese Americans: The First 100 Years by Ron Chew
- Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work by Shelmina Babai Abri
- Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Create a Culture of Belonging at Work by Ruchika Tulshyan
- Invitation to Lead: Guidance for Emerging Asian American Leaders by Paul Tokunaga
- The Making of Asian America: A History by Erika Lee
- World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aime Nezhukamatahil
- The Visibility Mindset: How Asian American Leaders Create Opportunities and Push Past Barriers by Bernice M Chao & Jessalin Lam
- This is Not a T-Shirt: A Brand, A Culture, A Community – A Life in Streetwear by Bobby Hundreds
- It’s Always Sunny Above the Clouds: Getting the Next Generation Into the Cockpit by Nick Tran
- Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong by Dawn B. Mabalon, PhD & Gayle Romas
- Lions and Tigers and Bears: The Internet Strikes Back (Oh Myyy!) by George Takei
- Every Day is a Gift: A Memoir by Tammy Duckworth
- Fierce and Fearless: Patsy Takemoto Mink, First Woman of Color in Congress by Judy Tzu-hun Wu & Gwendolyn Mink
- The Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century by Grace Lee Boggs
- 7 Forms of Respect: A Guide to Transforming Your Communication and Relationships at Work by Julie Pham, PhD
- The Death of Truth: Notes on Falsehoods in the Age of Trump by Michiko Kakutani
- The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts by Maxine Hong Kingston
- America for Americans: A History of Xenophobia in the United States by Erika Lee
- Somewhere Inside: One Sister’s Captivity In North Korea and the Other’s Fight to Bring Her Home by Laura Ling & Lisa Ling
- Power Your Purpose: A Leader’s Guide to Creating a Better Life and a Better World by Shian Chuan
- The Asian American Achievement Paradox by Jennifer Lee & Min Zhou
- I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For: Now What? 21 Days to Confidence and Clarity by Dr. Sweta Chawla
- Energize: Make the Most of Every Moment by Simon Alexander Ong
- The Art of Gathering: How We Come Together and Why it Matters by Priya Parker
- Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians by Jane Hyun
- Perfect Enough: How to Be Happier and More Productive by Letting Go of Perfectionism by Judy t. Dang
- The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change by Michelle MiJung Kim
- The Loneliest Americans by Jay Caspian Kang
- Why Not Me? By Mindy Kaling
- Healing Resistance: A RAdically Different Response to Harm by Kazu Haga
- The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
- Love For Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfectionism by Haemin Sunim
- Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande
- When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
- Bitter Fruit: The Politics of Korean-Black Conflict in New York City by Claire Jean Kim
- Racial Melancholia, Racial Dissociation: On the Social and Psychic Lives of Asian Americans by David Eng
- Authentic Inclusion: Drives Disruptive Innovation by Frances West
- Innovation Starts with I: Increase Your Influence. Ignite Your Impact. By Saleema Vellani
- Talk it Up! A Guide to Successful Public Speaking by Mr. David Suk Brown
- Conquering the Chaos by Ravi Venkatesan
- Women Who Lead: Timeless Life, Career, and Business Secrets from Inspiring Women Around the World by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- The Confidence of Yes: How to Harness the Energy of Opportunity by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- When Fish Fly: Lessons for Creating a Vital and Energized Workplace from the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market by John Yokoyama
- Woman on Top: The Art of Smashing Stereotypes and Breaking All the Rules by Loretta Chen
- Ma and Me by Putsata Reang
- Asian Women Trailblazers Who BossUp: Amazing women finding success and never looking back (Women Who BossUp) by Tam Luc, Daphne Kwok, Katie Chin, Sue Ann Hong, Jeanie Chang, Susan Go, Leslie lew, Amy Le, Amy Wayng, Janan, Sarwar, Julie Tran, Cary Kwok, Claudi Chan, Sandy Kusano, Sabrina Li, Mihae Kim Stefani
- Women Who Lead: Life, Career, and Business Secrets from Inspiring Women Around the World by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- Yes I Can!: 22 Success Secrets From Inspring People Around the World Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- Permission to Come Home: Reclaiming Mental Health as Asian Americans by Jenny Wang
- You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair is In Braids by Frances Kai-Hwa Wang
- Making a Scene by Constance Wu
- A Living Remedy: A Memoir by Nicole Chung
- We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story by Simu Liu
- My Life: Growing up Asian in America by CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics Entertainment) and SuChin Pak
- Speak, Okinawa: A Memoir by Elizabeth Miki Brina
- You Can’t Be Serious by Kal Penn
- Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution by Ji-li Jiang
- I Love Yous Are for White People: A Memoir by Lac Su
- Muslin Women Are Everything: Stereotype-Shattering Stories of Courage, Inspiration, and Adventure by Seema Yasmin and Fahmida Azim
- Money Makers: The Easiest Way to Build A Business WITHOUT Paid Ads Or a Big Following by Dr. Izidihar Jamil, PhD
- It Is Done: 15 Secrets to Manifest Your Dream Life From Inspiring Entrepreneurs by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- 13 Key Strategies to Make Money Fast in Business by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- Yes I Can!: 5 Minute Guided Goal Setting Journal to Help You Hit Your Goals by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- She Made It Happen by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- Yes I Can!: 16 Success Secrets From Inspiring Women Around the World by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- Heroes, Leaders and Legends – With Oprah & Jack Canfield by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- Feisty – Dangerously Amazing Women Using Their Voices & Making an Impact by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- Expert Profiles – Conversations with Influencers and Innovators by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- Ambitious Women Rise by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- The Art of Success in Business & Motherhood by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, PhD
- Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian In a Mountain Place by Neema Avashia
- House of Sticks: A Memoir by Ly Tran
- What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo
- Stay True by Hua Hsu
- Naturally Tan by Tan France
- Good Talk by Mira Jacob
- The Leader’s Guide to Unconscious Bias by Anne Chow
- Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life by Alice Wong
- The Magical Language of Others: A Memoir by E.J. Koh
- Savor: A Chef’s Hunger for More by Fatima Ali
- Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American by Wajahat Ali
- Fatty Fatty Boom Boom by Rabia Cuadry
- Asian American Histories of the United States by Catherine Ceniza Choy
- Like Water: A Cultural History of Bruce Lee by Daryl Joji Maeda
- Ma and Me: A Memoir by Putsata Reang
- The Monsoon Diaries: A Memoir by Calvin D. Sun
- In Sensorium: Notes for My People by Tanaïs
- Love Your Asian Body: AIDS Activism in Los Angeles by Eric C. Wat
- Rise: A Pop History of Asian American from the Nineties to Now by Jeff Yang, Phil Yu, Philip Wang
- Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change by Michelle Mijung Kim
- Falling Back in Love With Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls by Kai Cheng Thom
- The Karma of Success: Spiritual Strategies to Free Your Inner Genius by Liz Tran
- Mott Street: A Chinese American Family’s Story of Exclusion and Homecoming by Ava Chin
- Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami
- The Power of Unwavering Focus by Dandapani
- Actions Speak Louder: A Step-By-Step Guide to Becoming an Inclusive Workplace by Deanna Singh
- My Money My Way: Taking Back Control of Your Financial Life by Kumiko Love
- Brave, Not Perfect: Celebrating Imperfection Helps You Live Your Best, Most Joyful Life by Reshma Saujani
- How to Speak Machine: Computational Thinking for the Rest of Us by John Maeda
- The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks At You by Julie Zhuo
- Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys’ Club of Silicon Valley by Emily Chang
- Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering
- Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It’s Different Than You Think) by Reshma Saujani
- The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right by Gorrick Ng
- Moving Beyond Boxes: The Journey to Self-Discovery by Dr. Nhu Truong
- Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling by Jane Hyun
- Caste Matters by Suraj Yengde
- The Color of Success: Asian Americans and the Origins of the Model Minority by Ellen D. Wu
- House Barbie: A Memoir by Geena Rocero
- All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir by Nicole Chung
- If Lin Can: How Jeremy Lin Inspired Asian Americans to Shoot for the Stars by Richard Ho, Phung Nguyen Quang, Huynh Kim Lien
- How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness, Healing, and Mental Health by Jeanie Y. Chang, LMFT, CCTP
- Unlearning Silence: How to speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully by Elaine Lin Hering
- The Art of Resilience: Asian American Leaders on Overcoming Adversity by Eddie Huang
- The Gift of Risk: Finding Your Place in the New World of Work by Suneel Gupta
- Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons by Jessica Chen
- The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within by Sheena Yap Chan
- Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You by Suneel Gupta
- Beyond Happiness: How authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth by Jenn Lim
- Leadership Toolkit for Asians: The Definitive Resource Guide for Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling by Jan Hyun
- The Diversity Advantage: Fixing Gender Inequality in the Workplace by Ruchika Tulshyan
- The Myth of the Model Minority: Asian Americans Facing Racism by Rosalinda Chou and Joe Feagin
- Decoding the World: A Roadmap for the Questioner by Arvind Gupta and Po Bronson
- Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms by Shellye Archambeau
- The Making of Asian America: A History by Erika Lee
- Bengali Harlem and the Lost Histories of South Asian America by Vivek Bald
- The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir by Thi Bui
- Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History by Margaret Juhae Lee
- Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen by Jon M. Chu
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