Children's books help develop empathy when children read about and identify with characters dissimilar to themselves. Furthermore, it is equally important for children to see themselves in the books they read. Despite overwhelming research that reading diverse books are vital for fostering confidence and empathy in children, Asian American stories are still underpublished and underrepresented.

This event will explore the importance of highlighting Asian American voices in children's literature by engaging a panel of best-selling authors and advocates for diversity in children's books. Join Aram Kim, Hope Lim, Andrea Wang, and Raakhee Mirchandani (moderator) for an in-depth and thought-provoking conversation.