We check in on the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our March 2021 mid-month check-in! *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *---The Asian American community is going through a time of collective grief following a year of rising racial tensions and fear, punctuated by this week’s tragic murders in Atlanta. To our listeners who are looking for ways to take more direct action, either to spread the word, protect our community, or support the victims, here are some resources for you:Support the AAPI Community Fund to uplift and protect Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders3 Ways to support our community in Atlanta (courtesy of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta):Sign on to AAJA-Atlanta’s collective community statementDonate to support the victims and their families and to support crisis interventionOffer to share crisis response resources to those in need---Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba March 2020 pick is  Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha NganThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective