Dear APALA Community, The APALA Scholarships and Awards Committee is excited to announce that applications for the 2025 APALA Travel Grant are now open! The…
Author: Silvia Lew
Dear APALA members, The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Executive Board is proud to endorse Dr. Maria McCauley in the American Library Association’s 2026-2027…
APALA is celebrating its 45th Anniversary! We’re launching a $45 for 45th Campaign. With every donation, we’ll send you a limited-edition sticker that Jiuya “Eva”…
President’s Message Happy Lunar New Year, APALA! I hope you are all enjoying the season, sharing food, culture, and community with friends and family. It’s…
Happy Lunar New Year, APALA! I hope you are all enjoying the season, sharing food, culture, and community with friends and family. It’s become a…
Danilo Serranilla (DS): Can you share a bit about your background and what inspired you to pursue a career in librarianship?Jaena Rae Cabrera (JRC): I…
Your name, pronouns, current or most recent workplace and position (for students, please tell us what school you’re attending and if you have chosen a specialization):…
Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture is a family literacy program that reaches out to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and American Indian and…
The APALA Town Hall will take place on Zoom Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10AM PST/12PM CST/1PM EST. Link to register here. Submit topics or…
Thank you to everyone who contributed this #GivingTuesday! Your support empowers AAPI in libraries, and makes a meaningful difference. Together, we’re creating change!




