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L.J. Ganser

Before making the plunge into acting, L. J. Ganser, winner of three AudioFile Earphones Awards and the 2005 Nonfiction Audie for his work in The Island at the Center of the World, was a ship's cook in Maine, a roofer, a painter, and a swim-team coach. As an actor, he has appeared onstage in New York and in regional productions, has several episodes of Law & Order in his list of credits, and has recorded some 200 audiobooks.

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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