The Pacific Northwest Chapter of APALA had many fun social meetups recently. One fun meet up: we started at a local coffee shop in Seattle’s International…
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In the lead-up to Giving Tuesday, let’s make a difference together! Help amplify AAPI voices in libraries with your support. apala.wildapricot.org/donate
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders comprise the fastest growing racial group in the United States. Unique historical, intergenerational and cultural factors have tremendous…
As we approach Giving Tuesday, consider supporting AAPI voices in libraries! Your donations uplift our communities and make a real impact. apala.wildapricot.org/donate
CONTACT:Silvia LewCo-Chair, Media & Publicity CommitteeAsian Pacific American Librarians Associationcommunications@apalaweb.org The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) is rooted in the values of social justice,…
Join authors and Pacific Islanders in Publishing’s cofounders, Kealani Netane, Dr. Manuia Heinrich, and Keala Kendall, in a conversation about the work of supporting publishing…
Contact:Nicole Fernandezfamilyliteracy@apalaweb.orgRelease Date:July 8, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), is pleased to…
President’s Message Dearest APALA members, My term as 2023-2024 APALA president has certainly flown by. The last six months have been particularly busy. As we…
Applications are now being accepted for the APALA Mentoring Program! Apply now to be a mentor or a protege! More information on the Mentoring Program…
The 12th International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum was held in Hawai’i November 27-30, 2023. The conference theme of “Ea: Indigenous Agency and Abundance” celebrated the independence…




