This Vox article provides a curated reading list designed to help readers understand the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of anti-Asian racism in the United States. It highlights foundational texts that trace Asian American history from early immigration and the “Yellow Peril” era to the “model minority” myth and recent surges in violence.
The list includes works such as Erika Lee’s The Making of Asian America, Cathy Park Hong’s Minor Feelings, and Beth Lew-Williams’s The Chinese Must Go, offering a blend of historical analysis, personal memoir, and sociological research to challenge systemic biases.
