From the landmark 1874 Supreme Court case involving Chinese women to today’s generation of judges and elected officials, the Hertstory exhibit, curated by Dr. Chang Chen, celebrates the everyday individuals who fought for their rights and, in doing so, helped redefine the American story.
Visit the Herstory Exhibit at AC Library!
From August 1 through September 30, experience this powerful bilingual exhibit. Don’t miss the special receptions where you can learn about Dr. Chen’s inspiriting journey researching and writing the Herstory series:
- Herstory Exhibit at Fremont Main Library from Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 31, 2025
- Herstory Reception at Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Room on Saturday, August 23 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.
- Herstory Exhibit at Union City Library from Wednesday, September 3 – Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
- Herstory Reception at Union City Library on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 3-4:30 pm
eResources for Lifelong Learning
Explore AC Library’s eResources to discover rich stories, historical insights, and cultural contributions that have shaped the Chinese and Chinese American experience in the United States.
Academy of American Poets: Founded in 1934 in New York City, the Academy of American Poets is the nation's leading champion of American poets and poetry, with members in all fifty states. Search for Chinese American poets to find contemporary poets writing about their lived experiences.
Asian Life in America: Explore and gain a deeper understanding of the Asian American experience as recorded by the news media, from the 18th century through today.
Discover & Go: Visit local museums such as the Asian Art Museum, Bay Area Discovery Museum, and the de Young, with low-cost/free passes to see Chinese and Chinese American art.
Dragonsource: A full-text resource of over 100 popular and scholarly periodicals published in the Chinese language in China. Includes periodical articles for adults, young adults, and children and covers a wide range of topics including health, home, parenting, poetry, medical research, recipes, traveling, and politics.
Heritage Quest Online: HeritageQuest Online provides a comprehensive collection of genealogical and local history resources. This database makes it convenient to explore billions of American and international genealogical records dating back to the 1700s—including unique primary sources, family and local histories, research guides, interactive census maps, and more. Combined with an easy-to-use search experience, it’s easier than ever for users to discover their ancestors and learn about local people and places from the past.
My China Roots: My China Roots is a genealogy resource for researching Chinese ancestry. Users can research ancestral villages, surname origins, and digitized zupus (documents compiled by families to record the names and details of ancestors).
Booklists
Herstory: Nonfiction featuring Chinese and Chinese American Women
Celebrate the Herstory Exhibit at AC Library. Check out these nonfiction titles featuring Chinese and Chinese American women in the arts, scientific, legal, and historical fields.
Herstory: Fiction written by Chinese and Chinese American authors
Celebrate the Herstory Exhibit at AC Library. Borrow these fictional titles written by Chinese and Chinese American authors.
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