Kalehua Kim

Our favorite new works by Native Hawaiian, Pasifika and Asian American authors for readers of all ages. May is a beloved month here at Da Shop as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month and the rich stories that emanate from these communities. As a local independent bookstore, we’re proud to stock a diverse selection of titles by Pasifika and Asian American authors, with new books published and featured regularly.

“Nonwhite and Woman: 131 Micro Essays on Being in the World,” includes an intro by the book’s executive editor, Darien Hsu Gee, who writes that, “Women of color grapple with a sense of identity and belonging, of trying to make sense of who we are and how our cultural and/or ethnic heritage impacts our navigation through life. … It is not unusual to find ourselves existing in multiple worlds or leading multiple lives. We are chameleons, more for survival than by choice.