2025 AANHPI Authored Leadership Book List

In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, we created this 2025 AANHPI Authored Leadership Book 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.

1. Conversations that Change Everything: How to Recognize, Prepare For, and Master the Pivotal Moments That Define Your Success by Dr. Zachary Van Rossum and Dr. Tammy Wang
2. Bridging the Confidence Gap: How Empowered Women Change the World by Sheena Yap Chan
3. Creating Culture: Empowered Leadership for Systems Change by Jyoti Jani
4. SAVING FIVE; A Memoir of Hope by Amanda Nguyen
5. The Big We by Hali Lee
6. The Manicurist’s Daughter by Susan Lieu
7. Budding Lotus in the West: Buddhism from an Immigrant’s Feminist Perspective by Nhi Yến Đỗ Trần
8. How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness, Healing, and Mental Health by Jeanie Y. Chang, LMFT
9. If Lin Can: How Jeremy Lin Inspired Asian Americans to Shoot for the Stars by Richard Ho, Phung Nguyen Quang, Huynh Kim Lien
10. Joyful Living: Find Joy in the Journey by Lien Ngu
11. Leadership Toolkit for Asians: The definitive Resource Guide for Breaking the Mamboo Ceiling by Jane Hyun
12. Moving Beyond Boxes: The Journey to Self-Discovery by Dr. Nhu Truong
13. Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons by Jessica Chen
14. Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History by Margaret Juhae Lee
15. The Soil of Leadership: Cultivating the Conditions for Transformation by Britt Yamamoto
16. Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully by Elaine Lin Hering
17. Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen by Jon M. Chu
18. A Living Remedy: A Memoir by Nicole Chung
19. Falling Back in Love With Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls by Kai Cheng Thom
20. House Barbie: A Memoir by Geena Rocero
21. Mott Street: A Chinese American Family’s Story of Exclusion and Homecoming by Ava Chin
22. My Life: Growing up Asian in America by CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) and SuChin Pak
23. Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World by Scott Shigeoka
24. The Karma of Success: Spiritual Strategies to Free Your Inner Genius by Liz Tran
25. The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within by Sheena Yap Chan
26. What if Pigs Can Fly?: A Practical Guide to Follow Your Curiosities to Achieve Impractical Possibilities by Van Lai-DuMone
27. Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City by Jane Wong
28. 7 Forms of Respect: A Guide to Transforming Your Communication and Relationships at Work by Julie Pham, PhD
29. Acitivites of Daily Living by Lisa Chen
30. Actions Speak Louder: A Step-By-Step Guide to Becoming an Inclusive Workplace by Deanna Singh
31. Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian In a Mountain Place by Neema Avashia
32. Asian American Histories of the United States by Catherine Ceniza Choy
33. 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
34. Behind Deep Blue: Building the Computer that Defeated the World Chess Champion by Feng-Hsiung Hsu
35. Energize: Make the Most of Every Moment by Simon Alexander Ong
36. Fatty Fatty Boom Bomm by Rabia Cuadry
37. FEISTY: Dangerously Amazing Women Using Their Voices & Making An Impact (Brave New Voices) by Dr. Izdihar Jamil
38. Glue: How Project Leaders Create Cohesive, Engaged, High-Performing Teams by Anh Dao Pham
39. Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American by Wajahat Ali
40. In Sensorium: Notes for My People by Tanaïs
41. Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work by Ruchika Tulshyan
42. Like Water: A Cultural History of Bruce Lee by Daryl Joji Maeda
43. Love Your Asian Body: AIDS Activism in Los Angeles by Eric C. Wat
44. Ma and Me by Putsata Reang
45. Making a Scene by Constance Wu
46. Money Makers: The Easist Way to Build A Business WITHOUT Paid Ads Or a Big Following by Dr. Izdihar Jamil
47. My Money My Way: Taking Back Control of Your Financial Life by Kumiko Love
48. Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami
49. Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It’s Different Than You Think) by Reshma Saujani
50. Perfect Enough: How to be happier and more productive by letting go of perfectionism by Judy T. Dang
51. Permission to Come Home: Reclaiming Mental Health as Asian Americans by Jenny Wang
52. Rise: A Pop History of Asian American from the Nineties to Now by Jeff Yang, Phil Yu, Philip Wang
53. Savor: A Chef’s Hunger for More by Fatima Ali
54. Show Your Worth: 8 intentional Strategies or Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work by Shelmina Babai Abji
55. Stay True by Hua Hsu
56. Talk it Up! A Guide to Successful Public Speaking by Mr. David Suk Brown
57. The Loneliest Americans by Jay Caspian Kang
58. The Monsoon Diaries: A Memoir by Calvin D. Sun
59. The Power of Unwavering Focus by dandapani
60. The Visibility Mindset: How Asian American Leaders Create Opportunities and Push Past Barriers by Bernice M. Chao & Jessalin Lam
61. Uncompete: Rejecting Competition to Unlock Success by Ruchika T. Malhotra
62. We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story by Simu Liu
63. What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo
64. Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life by Alice Wong
65. Yes I Can!: 22 Success Secrets From Inspring People Around the World by Dr. Izdihar Jamil
66. You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair Is in Braids by Frances Kai-Hwa Wang
67. Ambitious Women Rise by Dr. Izdihar Jamil
68. Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You by Suneel Gupta
69. Beyond Happiness: How Authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth and Impact by Jenn Lim
70. Come into My Office: Stories from an HR Leader in Silicon Valley by Mai Ton
71. Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner
72. Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness by Richard Lui (journalist)
73. Every Day Is a Gift by Tammy Duckworth
74. Heart of Fire: An Immigrant Daughter’s Story by Mazie K. Hirono
75. House of Sticks: A Memoir by Ly Tran
76. How to Raise a Feminist Son: Motherhood, Masculinity, and the Making of My Family by Sonora Jha
77. Innovation Starts With I: Increase Your Influence. Ignite Your Impact. by Saleema Vellani
78. It Is Done: 15 Secrets to Manifest Your Dream Life From Inspiring Entrepreneurs by Dr. Izdihar Jamil
79. It’s Always Sunny Above the Clouds: Getting the Next Generation Into the Cockpit by Nick Tran
80. Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo by Jo Koy
81. My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future by Indra Nooyi
82. Power Your Purpose: A Leader’s Guide to Creating a Better Life and a Better World by Shian Chuan
83. Speak, Okinawa: A Memoir by Elizabeth Miki Brina
84. The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right by Gorrick Ng
85. The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change by Michelle Mijung Kim
86. Uplifted: Journeys of Abundance, Community, and Identity by Geena Chen
87. Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change by Michelle Mijung kim
88. Women Who Lead: Life, Career, and Business Secrets From Inspiring Women Around the World by Dr. Izdihar Jamil
89. Yes I Can!: 16 Success Secrets From Inspiring Women Around the World by Dr. Izdihar Jamil
90. You Can’t Be Serious by Kal Penn
91. American Dreamer: How I Escaped Communist Vietnam and Built a Successful Life in America by Tim Tran
92. AugmentAsian: Strategies and Tools for Asian Pacific American Professional & Leadership Success by AsianUpward & Elevate Teams
93. Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee by Sharon Lee
94. Decoding the World: A Roadmap for the Questioner by Arvind Gupta and Po Bronson
95. Eat a Peach: A Memoir by David Chang
96. Edge: Turning Adversity Into Advantage by Laura Huang
97. Fault Lines: A Memoir by Meena Alexander
98. Healing Resistance: A Radically Different Response to Harm by Kazu Haga
99. Legal Heroes in the Trump Era: Be Inspired. Expand Your Impact. Change the World. by Tahmina Watson
100. Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik
101. Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong
102. Muslin Women Are Everything: Stereotype-Shattering Stories of Courage, Inspiraton, and Adventure by Seema Yasmin and Fahmida Azim
103. My Unforgotten Seattle by Ron Chew
104. Naturally Tan by Tan France
105. Nisei Radicals: The Feminist Poetics and Transformative Ministry of Mitsuye Yamada and Michael Yasutake by Diane C. Fujino
106. Postcolonial Leadership, A: Asian Immigrant Christian Leadership and Its Challenges by Hee An Choi
107. Purpose Mindset: How Microsoft Inspires Employees and Alumni to Change the World by Akhtar Badshah
108. See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love by Valarie Kaur
109. Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less—Here’s How by Alex Soojun-Kim Pang
110. Sigh, Gone: A Misfit’s Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In by Phuc Tran
111. The Leader’s Guide to Unconsious Bias by Anne Chow
112. The Magical Language of Others: A Memoir by E.J. Koh
113. This is Not a T-Shirt: A Brand, a Culture, a Community – a Life in Streetwear by Bobby Hundreds
114. This Is One Way to Dance: Essays by Sejal Shah
115. Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning by By Vanessa Priya Daniel
116. World of Wonders: in Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aime Nezhukamatathil
117. Yes I Can!: 5 Minute Guided Goal Setting Journal to Help You Hit Your Goals by Dr. Izdihar Jamil
118. 13 Key Strategies to Make Money Fast in Business by Dr. Izdihar Jamil
119. America for Americans: A History of Xenophobia in the United States by Erika Lee
120. Brave, Not Perfect: How Celevrating Imperfection Helps You Live Your Best, Most Joyful LIfe by Reshma Saujani
121. Caste Matters by Suraj Yengde
122. Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong
123. Good Talk by Mira Jacob
124. How to Speak Machine: Computational Thinking for the Rest of Us by John Maeda
125. Inspiring Women of Hawaii by Loretta Chen
126. Out of the Gobi: My Story of China and America by Weijian Shan
127. Racial Melancholia, Racial Dissociation: On the Social and Psychic Lives of Asian Americans by David Eng
128. She Made It Happen: 15 Inspiring Stories from Female Entrepreneurs Around the World by Dr. Izdihar Jamil
129. The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks At You by Julie Zhuo
130. The Souls of Yellow Folk: Essays by Wesley Yang
131. The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris
132. All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir by Nicole Chung
133. Authentic Inclusion: Drives Disruptive Innovation by Frances West
134. Big Little Man: In Search of My Asian Self by Alex Tizon
135. Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys’ Club of Silicon Valley by Emily Chang
136. Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan by Ruby Lal
137. Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong by Dawn B. Mabalon, PhD, Gayle Romasanta
138. Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfectionism by Haemin Sunim
139. The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters by Priya Parker
140. The Death of Truth: Notes on Falsehood in the Age of Trump by Michiko Kakutani
141. The War on Normal People by Andrew Yang
142. An American Family: A Memoir of Hope and Sacrifice by Khizr Khan
143. Finding the Edge: My Life on the Ice by Karen Chen
144. Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft’s Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone by Satya Nadella
145. Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty… And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself by Dr. Aziz Gazipura
146. Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
147. Reset: My Fight for Inclusion and Lasting Change by Ellen Pao
148. Sheer Determination: Swimming Upstream in a Downstream World by Kay Hirai
149. The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui
150. The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen
151. The Things You can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
152. Unprecedented: The Masters and Me by Tiger Woods
153. Where the Past Begins: Memory and Imagination by Amy Tan
154. You’re More Powerful than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen by Eric Liu
155. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
156. The Diversity Advantage: Fixing Gender Inequality In The Workplace by Ruchika Tulshyan
157. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
158. You Are a Mogul: How to Do the Impossible, Do It Yourself, and Do It Now by Tiffany Pham
159. Bengali Harlem and the Lost Histories of South Asian America by by Vivek Bald
160. Enduring Conviction: Fred Korematsu and His Quest for Justice by Lorraine K. Bannai
161. The Art of the Start 2.0: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything by Guy Kawasaki
162. The Asian American Achievement Paradox by Jennifer Lee, Min Zhou
163. The Making of Asian America: A History by Erika Lee
164. The Sympathizer: A Novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen
165. Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling
166. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande
167. Fierce and Fearless: Patsy Takemoto Mink, First Woman of Color in Congress by Judy Tzu-Chun Wu & Gwendolyn Mink
168. I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For: Now What? 21 Days to Confidence and Clarity by Dr. Sweta Chawla
169. The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere (TED Books) by Pico Iyer
170. The Color of Success: Asian Americans and the Origins of the Model Minority by Ellen D. Wu
171. A Principled Stand: The Story of Hirabayashi v. United States by Gordon K. Hirabayashi
172. Brotherhood: Dharma, Destiny, and the American Dream by Deepak Chopra & Sanjiv Chopra
173. Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir by Eddie Huang
174. It Takes Moxie by Maureen Francisco
175. Lions and Tigers and Bears: The Internet Strikes Back (Oh Myyy!) by George Takei
176. Love, Loss, and What We Ate: A Memoir by Padma Lakshmi
177. Madame Wu Chien-shiung: The First Lady Of Physics Research by Tsai-chien Chiang
178. Radical : Fighting to Put Students First by Michelle Rhee
179. The Cooked Seed: A Memoir by Anchee Min
180. When Invisible Children Sing by Chi Cheng Huang
181. Woman On Top: The Art of Smashing Stereotypes and Breaking All the Rules by Loretta Chen
182. The Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century by Grace Lee Boggs
183. All in by Jerry Yang
184. I Love a Broad Margin to My Life by Maxine Hong Kingston
185. Unsung Hero: The Col. Young O. Kim Story by Woo Sung Han
186. Adventures of the Karaoke King by Harold Taw
187. Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh
188. Impressive First Impressions: A Guide to the Most Important 30 Seconds (And 30 Years) of Your Career by Vu H. Pham
189. Leadership and Crisis by Bobby Jindal
190. My Forty Years as a Diplomat by Feng-Shan Ho
191. Somewhere Inside: One Sister’s Captivity in North Korea and the Other’s Fight to Bring Her Home by Laura Ling & Lisa Ling
192. The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist’s Guide to Success in Business and Life by Avinash K. Dixit
193. I Love Yous Are for White People: A Memoir by Lac Su
194. The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande
195. Holding Serve: Persevering on and Off the Court by Michael Chang
196. The Myth of the Model Minority: Asian Americans Facing Racism by Rosalinda Chou and Joe Feagin
197. Boundaries by Maya Lin
198. Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians by Jane Hyun
199. Courage: The Backbone of Leadership by Gus Lee, Diane Elliott-Lee
200. Growing Up Brown: Memoirs of a Filipino American by Peter M. Jamero
201. Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant by W. Chan Kim
202. Dat: Tackling Life and the NFL by Dat Nguyen
203. When Fish Fly: Lessons for Creating a Vital and Energized Workplace from the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market by John Yokoyama
204. Invitation to Lead: Guidance for Emerging Asian American Leaders by Paul Tokunaga
205. I’m the One That I Want by Margaret Cho
206. Bitter Fruit: The Politics of Korean-Black Conflict in New York City by Claire Jean Kim
207. The Black Widow’s Guide to Killer Pool: Become the Player to Beat by Jeanette Lee
208. Creating the Digital Future: The Secrets of Consistent Innovation at Intel by Albert Y.c. Yu
209. Living for Change by Grace Boggs
210. With Schwarzkopf: Life Lessons of The Bear by Gus Lee
211. Red Scar Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution by Ji-li Jiang
212. Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki
213. Still life with Rice by Helie Lee
214. Reflections of Seattle’s Chinese Americans: The First 100 Years by Ron Chew
215. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams by Deepak Chopra
216. The Silent Master: Awakening the Power Within by Tae Yun Kim
217. Thick Face, Black Heart: The warrior philosophy for conquering the challenges of business and life by Chin-Ning Chu
218. To The Stars: The Autobiography of George Takei (Star Trek) by George Takei
219. A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth
220. The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts by Maxine Hong Kingston
221. Hawaii’s Story by Liliuokalani
222. The Rise of Chinese American Leaders in U.S. Higher Education: Stories and Roadmaps edited by Honggang Yang, Wenying Xu
223. Be Your Own Cheerleader: An Asian and South Asian Woman’s Cultural, Psychological, and Spiritual Guide to Self-Promote at Work by Neelu Kaur
224. Modern Asian Mom: A Memoir by Juliet Dang

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