AMBITIOUS MAY TBR | #asianreadathon!

TL;DR

May TBR focused on Asian authors and characters for a read-a-thon with specific challenges and diverse book selections.

Transcript

hey guys so today I'm going to be doing my main tip er so I'm gonna talk about the books that I'm planning to read in May and this is especially exciting because inmate is actually going to be a read-a-thon the Asian wreath on the hosted by rain with a cindy one of the most amazing people ever and I'm actually going to be co-hosting that readathons... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 Asian read-a-thon in May focused on promoting and celebrating Asian authors and characters.
• 🫠 Five challenges set for participants to read books by Asian authors and featuring Asian characters.
• 🥰 Bonus books mentioned for May TBR include popular titles like "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" series and "Emergency Contact."
• 🫠 Encouragement for diversity in reading selections through the read-a-thon's challenges.
• 🫠 Hosting of live shows and discussions for selected group books during the read-a-thon.
• 🌱 Mention of upcoming travel plans to New York for Book Con and balancing reading goals.
• 📔 Inclusion of diverse books, such as graphic novels, retellings of Asian myths, and intersectional Asian character stories.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the challenges for the Asian read-a-thon in May?

The challenges include reading books by Asian authors, graphic novels with Asian characters, intersectional Asian characters, and a collection of Asian myths.

Q: How does the read-a-thon encourage cultural diversity?

The read-a-thon emphasizes reading books by authors of different Asian ethnicities to promote cultural diversity and exploration.

Q: What are some bonus books mentioned for May TBR?

Bonus books include the "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" series, "Dragon Pearl" by Yoon Ha Lee, "The Astonishing Color of After" by Emily X.R. Pan, and "Emergency Contact" by Mary H.K. Choi.

Q: What book was chosen for the Books with Friends pick for May?

"Descendant of the Crane" by Joan He was chosen as the Books with Friends pick for May, featuring a Chinese-influenced fantasy story.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• May TBR focused on Asian authors and characters for an Asian read-a-thon hosted by Rain with Cindy.

• Five challenges set for the read-a-thon, encouraging diversity in reading selections.

• Bonus books mentioned, including "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" series and "Emergency Contact."