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Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak was an American illustrator and children's author. His most notable work, Where the Wild Things Are, was published in 1963. He also authored In the Night Kitchen and Outside Over There, and also worked as an illustrator. He died in 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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