John Byrne Cooke, author portrait
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John Byrne Cooke

John Byrne Cooke was Janis Joplin’s road manager from 1967 until her death. He is an award-winning author of four previous books, a performing musician with decades of experience, a photographer, and a filmmaker. He has written book reviews for the New York TimesWashington Post Book World, and the Los Angeles Times. He lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
On the Road with Janis Joplin

Books

On the Road with Janis Joplin

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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