Welcome to Celebrating Diversity, a library newsletter series showcasing books and resources that tell the stories of the many cultural and ethnic groups that call Queens home. Whether you are preparing an academic assignment or looking for your next great read, we hope you find inspiration in the history and culture of our colleagues, friends, and neighbors in “.”
May is both Ìý²¹²Ô»å . Professors and , our expert subject librarians in these areas, are kicking off this series with featured ebooks and other resources from their Research Guides.
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Asian/Pacific American and Jewish American Heritage Month
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month was first declared in 1978. The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants ().
Jewish American Heritage Month’s history is more recent, as it was .
Two ebooks examine the intersections of Asian American and Jewish American experiences and are highly recommended:Ìý
Temple University Press, 2011
University of Nebraska Press, 2016
Asian/pacific american heritage Resources
Professor Xu’s has a comprehensive array of ebooks and websites. Here are some highlights:
Featured Websites
Ìýthis guide, produced by the National Park Service, Library of Congress, and other federal partners, has extensive history and heritage information, and a special portal for educators.
ÌýSan Francisco’s official celebration site lets you virtually explore Asian food, literature, films, museums, and performances.
Featured ebooks
Princeton University Press, 2013
LFB Scholarly Publishing LLC, 2013
University of Washington Press, 2015
Jewish American heritage Resources
Research Services Librarian , liaison for Jewish Studies, presents highlights from the .
Featured E-Resources and Websites
leads one to extensive information related to Jewish Americans.
includes much more than just reviews. It also offers articles about “religion, literature, culture, and politics, as well as fiction, poetry, and the arts.â€
Ìýis another great resource-you will find articles published in journals and newspapers includingÌý American Jewish History, Jerusalem Post, Jewish Chronicle, and Jewish Film & New Media.
Featured ebooks
Brandeis University Press, 2014.
Recommended for an overview of the American Jewish historical experience, and for students looking for primary source materials.
Columbia University Press, 2016
Explore the historic role of American Jews in the entertainment industry. An excellent source for students interested in performing arts, New York City history, and the evolution of theater.
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The Jewish Publication Society, 2019
A humorous romp through Jewish American culture and history, organized into chapters like “Worrying,” “Kvelling,” “Dying,” and “Noshing.”