The Spotlight
May 2026 - Immedium
1. NEWS
A. May is Asian heritage month
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Since 1992, the USA has celebrated Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian heritage month. Participate in AAPINH arts and cultural events in your local community.
"I've always believed that if you can possibly make a positive difference in this world, why wouldn't any caring person do so? We have the power of our voices. If not now, when?"
- Helen Zia, journalist
"There was a feeling of great pride and gratitude the night he won-that we had yielded this person who will bring, and who has already brought, hope to the world. That he has the mettle to do it."
- Mira Nair, filmmaker and mother of New York City's mayor Zohran Mamdani
Immedium is dedicated to publishing multicultural stories:
- 50%+ of our books feature AAPI characters
- 30%+ are bilingual
See our catalog of AAPI books.
B. Tiburon festival - Saturday 5/16
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Celebrate AAPINH Heritage Month in Tiburon (Marin county, CA) at the 3rd Annual AAPI Heritage Festival.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- 1 pm to 4 pm
- Zelinsky Park, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon
- Free Admission
Enjoy hands-on arts and crafts. Plus watch a colorful array of martial arts and cultural performances.
Immedium shares our books at the AACP booth!
C. Summer Night Markets in SF
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As in prior years, Immedium will participate in summer night markets in San Francisco's Richmond district. Mark your calendars on the 3rd Saturdays for:
- June 20th
- August 15th
More than a street fair, these fun family events to connects citizens with local merchants, small businesses, and community resources on Clement Street.
Come to our booth for special giveaways and freebies!
We look forward to seeing you in the Outer Richmond.
2. REVIEWS
Sora and the Cloud
by Felicia Hoshino
"Hoshino's desire to explore and representculture in historical, contemporary or fantastical ways is appealing-that she is able to translate story into such marvelous images is enviable. There is a texture to her work that warms and deepens... As Sora explores the world around him, he encourages a new perspective and an expansion of our imaginations. It is a small picture book that invites the imagination of the reader/listener with its own. Multi-lingual or monoglot, this is one to seek out and read to the young adventurer-dreamer in your life-which should be every young person you know."
- Contemplatrix
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More Awesome Asian Americans
by Phil Amara and Oliver Chin
illustrated by Juan Calle
"[The sequel] continues the celebrated graphic novel series with profiles of 20 influential Asian American trailblazers across history and culture... Readers explore inspiring stories of resilience and impact, accompanied by Juan Calle's vivid colour illustrations enriching each 6-page chapter."
- Book Hero
3.
EVENTS
May
5/1: Town School, San Francisco, CA, 1 pm
5/2: Gilroy public library, Gilroy, CA, 11 am
5/5: Robert Louis Stevenson elementary chool, San Francisco, CA, am
5/8: Francis Scott Key elementary school, San Francisco, CA, am
5/16: Tiburon AAPI festival, Tiburon, CA
5/21: West County Mandarin School, Pinole, CA
June
6/12: Sunset Night Market, San Francisco, CA, pm
6/20: Richmond Night Market, San Francisco, CA, pm
Keep reading!
Immedium
P.O. Box 31846
San Francisco, CA 94131
orders@immedium.com
Immedium, Inc. inspires a world of imagination, and creates entertaining books that have multi-dimensional appeal. Based in San Francisco, CA, Immedium sits on the Pacific Rim, a vibrant intersection for crossover cultural trends from Asia and America. Embracing an increasingly diverse and "multimedia" world, Immedium publishes titles ranging from eye-catching children's books and contemporary non-fiction to commentaries on art and popular culture. Visit us at www.immedium.com
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