AAPI Book Club
Welcome to the AAPI Book Club at the ACC Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural Center. We are a book club dedicated to fostering self-discovery, self-growth, and nurturing a sense of community. Each book is carefully chosen to inspire introspection, encourage personal growth, and ignite meaningful conversations. AAPI Book Club is open to ACC students, staff, and faculty.
Fall 2026 – Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
In the Fall 2026 semester, the AAPI Book Club will read and discuss Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff. This book explores the importance of treating ourselves with kindness in moments of struggle, failure, and self-doubt. Drawing on research in psychology, Neff examines themes of mindfulness, emotional resilience, and self-acceptance, and offers practical ways to cultivate a healthier, more compassionate relationship with ourselves.
Past Reads
Blindspot – Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald
Dear America – Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas
Minor Feelings – An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong
Grit – The Power of Passion and Perserverance by Angela Duckworth
Quiet – The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain
Permission to Come Home – Reclaiming Mental Health as Asian Americans by Jenny T. Wang
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Kerry Patterson, and Al Switzler
center hours
Summer: Mon/Wed/Fri
9 am – 6 pm
(Closed 1–2 pm for lunch)
address
ACC-Northridge Campus
11928 Stonehollow Drive
Austin, TX 78758
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