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Basil Davenport

Basil Davenport was an academic, anthologist, and author. His book reviews appeared in the New York Times and the Saturday Review, and he frequently wrote introductions to works by other authors and anthologies, several of which he edited, including The Portable Roman Reader. He died in 1966.

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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