Aapi Stories

How can Juneau Cortez not be romantic about baseball with someone as beautiful as Mykie Taylor on the field? ***** For Juneau Cortez and Mykie Taylor, Boston is the greatest city in the world. It's also where they're both stuck - Juneau in the shadow of her MLB player brother and Mykie as the Red Sox social media manager itching to get back on the field somehow. In this day and age, navigating adulthood and a career (or lack thereof) is more difficult than ever, and that's without the stress of adding romance into the mix. While Juneau wears her heart on her sleeve, Mykie's tossed hers into the dugout in favor of fulfilling her dreams. So what happens when they open themselves up to each other? Maybe everything they never knew they needed. That's romance, baby. ***** ☆ companion novel to SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW by @thaliagrace- ☆

Everything is better fried. Vanessa Harper firmly believed this, but she hasn't allowed herself to eat anything fried for seven years. She wasn't going to start now. Not even if it was her favorite snack offered to her fresh by her crush with his megawatt smile. Maverick Evangelista volunteered to man the class booth for the Multicultural Food Festival. Any excuse to show off his cooking skills and eat his favorite after school snack, okoy, really. He knows it's a foolproof recipe-Filipino crispy deep-fried fritter made with various vegetables, who can resist? Apparently, Vanessa Harper. They've sold out two batches and she has not tried a single bite. Will he be able to break her out of her shell and get her to take a bite? Written for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Contest hosted by WattpadAsianFiction, WattpadAsianFantasy, WattpadFusion, and WattpadMulticultural, using YARomance's prompt. Submitted on May 11, 2023 Word count: 2,497

"Besides your just jealous of me," she retorted with a smirk. "Criticism doesn't always equal jealousy Lei,now are we planning this or what?" . . . . Asian American Pacific Islander story entry 2023

wilde says, "the books that the world calls immoral are the books that show the world its own shame," / well, for this who is to blame? perhaps it could be the sapphic poetess or the coloured writer / who could it be, for both are fighters it could be the penniless elegist or the muslim poetaster / any artist could be the traitor but nay, it is actually the society itself / for they don't know how to handle the truth of themselves. • extended summary inside • [ 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱; 𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝘇 ] [ 𝗽𝗼𝗲𝗺𝘀 & 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗱𝗲 ] [ '𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝘇' 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 © 𝘀.𝗴.𝗮𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗻 2021 ] [ 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 👆🏻 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 @𝘩𝘦𝘺𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 ] [ 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘺 @𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘢𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 ]

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! AAPI is observed from May 1st to May 31st every year, but can, and should, be recognized past the month of May. We encourage you to take some time to learn more about important figures who have contributed to the Asian & Pacific Islander community, as well as to review our specially curated reading list dedicated to highlighting AAPI voices in the Wattpad community. To celebrate and rejoice with the AAPI community on Wattpad, we bring to you a contest inspired by AAPI culture, mythology, and traditions.

In the vibrant city of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Mei, Raj, and Lani come together to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Through a journey of culinary exploration, literary discovery, and cultural reflection, they honor the rich tapestry of AAPI heritage. From sharing traditional recipes passed down through generations to compiling a list of 25 must-read books by AAPI authors, the trio embraces the diversity and complexity of their shared identity. As they gather with friends and community members to celebrate, they realize that AAPI Heritage Month is not just about honoring the past, but also about embracing the present and shaping the future with unity, diversity, and pride.

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@-babynaomi opened a writing contest in honor of AAPI heritage month, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to delve into a character that most just brush aside.

["MY HERO ACADEMIA" MEETS "THE MAGICIANS"] Nin, a coffee-obsessed college student, exists in a world ruled by Senses-those with extraordinary Senses become Heroes, while others fall through the cracks and live their lives as Neverheroes. For Nin, appearing Sense-less, it's an uphill battle. ONC Prompt #51: "Life hasn't been easy, but it has taught you about all the different variations of what family can really mean." Word Count: 2,695 **"Coffee Hero" is the creation of W.L. Ink and is legitimately posted to Wattpad. If this story is present on any site other than Wattpad, it was plagiarized and the author cannot guarantee the quality of the story or the safety of accessing it outside of Wattpad.**

THIS WAS A TEST STORY AND WILL NOT BE CONTINUED UNLESS REQUESTED. Everything with Nicholas Chu is normal until his baseball team goes out of town for a game, and then something that's anything but normal switches up his life. Like kissing a boy on the baseball team, and ruining his friendships.

James Martinez, a Filipino American quarterback for Sland City Slayers, moves to Paulchester with his basketball girlfriend Phuong, due to being transferred to Paulchester Hawks. But there's protesters on their way as they're soccer people who protest against basketball and football. This is a spinoff for the Tara Preston series and the prequel for the Tara Preston book series.

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! AAPI is observed from May 1st to May 31st every year, but can, and should, be recognized past the month of May. We encourage you to take some time to learn more about important figures who have contributed to the Asian & Pacific Islander community, as well as to review our specially curated reading list dedicated to highlighting AAPI voices in the Wattpad community. To celebrate and rejoice with the AAPI community on Wattpad, we bring to you a contest inspired by AAPI culture, mythology, and traditions.

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! AAPI is observed from May 1st to May 31st every year, but can, and should, be recognized past the month of May. We encourage you to take some time to learn more about important figures who have contributed to the Asian & Pacific Islander community, as well as to review our specially curated reading list dedicated to highlighting AAPI voices in the Wattpad community. To celebrate and rejoice with the AAPI community on Wattpad, we bring to you a contest inspired by AAPI culture, mythology, and traditions.

"Paper Hearts" Is a heartwarming coming of age novel that follows the journey of Willow Lin, a 15 year-old Vietnamese girl. She never felt like she fitted anywhere, until she moved to a small town in Vermont just after losing her mother to a tragic car accident back in her old home in the city of Connecticut. Willow was forced to move to a small town called Havenridge, Vermont, where she must start a new fresh life, until she eyed a boy, a boy that soon changed her life. Willow followed an un barring emotional exhaustion. The mysterious boy also getting distracted by her. He didn't want to like her, but in his eyes he could even see the sparkle people never noticed in her. As a shy and introverted teenager, Willow finds it difficult to make friends and fit in with her peers. However, she soon meets Charlie Anderson, a boy who is sweet, mysterious, and has a certain charm. As they get to know each other, Willow starts to open up and finally feels like she belongs in Havenridge. "Paper Hearts" is a touching and inspiring novel that explores themes of love, loss, friendship, and self-discovery. Written with depth and sensitivity, this book will resonate with readers of all ages and leave them with a sense of hope and optimism.

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! AAPI is observed from May 1st to May 31st every year, but can, and should, be recognized past the month of May. We encourage you to take some time to learn more about important figures who have contributed to the Asian & Pacific Islander community, as well as to review our specially curated reading list dedicated to highlighting AAPI voices in the Wattpad community. To celebrate and rejoice with the AAPI community on Wattpad, we bring to you a contest inspired by AAPI culture, mythology, and traditions.

Novella, Historical Fiction. An unconventional love story about a Japanese internee and a camp guard, Ryokou and Johnny, the Japanese Internment Camps during WWII. ... Disclaimer: This story contains derogatory language to describe Japanese and AAPI people. The language used in this story was intended to illustrate the historical context and attitudes during this time period. They do not reflect my actual views of Japanese or other AAPI individuals. This story also contains content that may be triggering to survivors or Nisei/Sansei (Second and Third Generation Japanese Americans) who lived during or experienced the after effects of the Internment Camps during WWII. Reader's discretion is advised.

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! AAPI is observed from May 1st to May 31st every year, but can, and should, be recognized past the month of May. We encourage you to take some time to learn more about important figures who have contributed to the Asian & Pacific Islander community, as well as to review our specially curated reading list dedicated to highlighting AAPI voices in the Wattpad community. To celebrate and rejoice with the AAPI community on Wattpad, we bring to you a contest inspired by AAPI culture, mythology, and traditions.