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Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen was a well-known American character actress. Thigpen’s fans know her first and foremost as “The Chief” from the Carmen Sandiego television series. Thigpen’s fame was not only limited to that mid-90’s program though, as she was also an extremely decorated actress with a host of awards nominations and wins to her name. Thigpen won the Tony Award in 1997 for her role in An American Daughter.  

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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