The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. Here are some ways to celebrate these two groups: 

1. Although it is important to say a person’s name correctly, it isn’t always easy since the sound does not always match the spelling. Pronouncing a person’s name correctly shows them that you care about them and respect them. Here is a link to teach you how to say not just Asian names, but names from languages all over the world. Try it out!  https://pronounce.voanews.com/ 

2. Check out a book from the library! Here are some Asian American and Pacific Islander and Jewish American titles that may be interesting for you!

   1. Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong — a collection of essays

   2. ‍Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner — a memoir

   3. ‍Pachinko by Min Jin Lee — a novel

   4. ‍Hawaii's Story by Queen Lili'uokalani — a novel

   5. “We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry” by Gary P. Zola 

   6. “American Jewish History: A Primary Source Reader” by Gary P. Zola

   7. Moti the Mitzvah Mouse Paperback – Picture Book, August 1, 2017 by Vivian Bonnie Newman (Author), Inga Knopp-Kilpert (Illustrator)

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   Research Asian American and Pacific Islander and Jewish American Heritages. Learning about other cultures that make up our nation and the world is a fun activity you can do at home or at school.