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The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Faculty and Staff Association (APIDAFSA) provides a forum for the inclusive community of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American faculty and staff across Sacramento State. We are committed to supporting its members in higher education to become stronger leaders and to create networking, mentoring, and social opportunities.
APIDA FSA Book Club
Check out our previous and current book clubs!
- Fall 2026: "The Bone People" by Keri Hulme
The story weaves together Māori mythology, European culture, and themes of isolation, love, abuse, and redemption, following the unorthodox trinity as the characters form a bond, then face a violent event that tests their connection, culminating in a powerful exploration of identity, trauma, and belonging.
- Spring 2026: "Slow Noodles: A Cambodian Memoir of Love, Loss and Family Recipes" by Chantha Nguon
The author recounts her life as a Cambodian refugee who loses everything – home, family, and country - and everyone, all but the remembered tastes and aromas of her mother's kitchen.
- Fall 2025: "Year of the Tiger" by Alice Wong
The author is an Asian American disability rights activist, community organizer, and media maker. Told through a collection of essays, conversations, illustrations, and art by Asian American artists, Wong tells the story of their life, love for food and pop culture, identity, and fight against systemic ableism.