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Emily Shaffer

Emily Shaffer was born in Clarksburg, West Viriginia. Since getting her acting start on HBO's How To Make It in America, she has appeared on television shows such as Covert Affairs, Unforgettable, Chicago Fire and its spinoff, Chicago Med. Her narration work includes Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy and Bloodlines series, and her debut novel, That Time of the Month, was realeased in June 2012.

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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