Greater Nashville Chinese Association

Due to the overwhelming success of our 2022 book drive, we have decided to make it an annual event! Once again, the drive will be led by Greater Nashville Chinese Association, in partnership with API Middle Tennessee and Nashville Chinese School. By raising funds from our community in the coming months, we will put hundreds of books into K-12 school libraries throughout the Nashville area.

The goal of this project is to help Nashville’s students learn more about the history, customs, achievements, and cultural contributions of Asian Americans. Education and cultural exchange are at the core of GNCA’s mission, and the recent increase in anti-Asian hate and violence has highlighted the need for action.

Last year we were able to raise over $18,000, which allowed us to put more than 750 books into dozens of area schools. This year we have increased our goal to $25,000. We will also expand into Rutherford County as well as to previously unreached schools in both Davidson County and Williamson County.

We are also excited to announce two new events as part of the fundraiser:

Asian-Themed Book Essay Contest

We invite all Middle Tennessee K-12 students to read an Asian-themed book and then write an essay or review sharing what they learned, how the book changes their perspectives, and how it inspires them. See our Essay Contest page for more information.

Author Interviews

We will interview several authors of the books in our contest to hear more about their motivations and inspirations as well as their own personal stories. These interviews are being organized and conducted by high school student members of GNCA’s Youth Volunteer Association (YVA).

Program Details

The future of our nation is in the hands of our children. Your generous donation will help ensure that they grow up with respect and appreciation for all who have contributed to our shared history. 

Greater Nashville Chinese Association, in partnership with API Middle Tennessee and Nashville Chinese School, is excited to announce our first-ever Asian-themed book drive for public schools. By raising funds from our community in the coming months, we will put hundreds of books into Metro Nashville Public Schools and other school libraries in Middle Tennessee.

 

The goal of this project is to help Nashville’s students learn more about the history, customs, achievements, and cultural contributions of Asian Americans. Education and cultural exchange are at the core of GNCA’s mission, and the recent increase in anti-Asian hate and violence has highlighted the need for action. We have been inspired by similar programs throughout the US, such as One Book One World.

 

Our initial goal is to raise $11,000, which will allow us to purchase and donate approximately 600 age-appropriate books to public school libraries in Davidson and Williamson counties. We see this as only the first step in a program that will eventually expand throughout Middle Tennessee.

 

Program Details:

The future of our nation is in the hands of our children. Your generous donation will help ensure that they grow up with respect and appreciation for all who have contributed to our shared history.

 

About GNCA

Greater Nashville Chinese Association (GNCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization representing the Chinese community in Middle Tennessee. GNCA’s mission is to provide a platform for connecting individuals, families, and businesses, as well as to share Chinese heritage, culture, and learning resources with the broader community. For any inquiries, comments or suggestions, please contact us through our website.