The works of Hak Kyung Cha, Alexander Chee, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Amy Tan are powerfully resonant with Asian American audiences throughout the United States. These authors share stories, perspectives, and experiences that many Asian Americans are able to relate to. Their writing is expressive and complex, reflective of the cultural diversity within the U.S.

What better way to take a break from the hot summer heat than reading a good book indoors? This article explores four classic American novels that are perfect for literature-lovers and English-language learners alike. The four books featured are perfect for all English-language levels: beginner to advanced. Read on and discover your next favorite book!

We’ve asked America House eInterns to share their list of 10 great books they recommend reading. Here is the list from Bianca Navia, a students of Arizona State University, pursuing a dual major in Political Science and Global Studies. Check it out!

The late Charles Bukowski was a poet, screenwriter and author. He wasn’t just any writer; he was a prolific writer with over 5,300 poems and stories being credited to his name by the time of his death in 1994. So prolific was he that previously unpublished works continued to be published over a decade after his death.

Throughout history, many of the most influential books in history have been criticized or banned for presenting unpopular opinions, inappropriate material, or revolutionary ideas. Here are 7 books that have been banned in the past 50 years.

Poetry can often be daunting for readers in any language, especially a foreign one—if you find poetry to be scary or intimidating, you’re not alone! However, reading or listening to poems can be a wonderful way to examine language through a cultural and literary standpoint.