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Journalist Michelle Li sparked a global moment of unity with her powerful response to a racist voicemail criticizing her New Year’s tradition of eating dumplings. Along with fellow journalist Gia Vang, they co-founded The Very Asian Foundation, which launched The May Book Project, an Asian American youth literature project for all readers. Through collaboration with librarians, scholars, students, and educators, they’ve created more inclusive spaces nationwide, even in challenging environments. Discover how their work brings communities and libraries together.