05/16/2026
We were honored to welcome New York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho to Logan on Friday as her exclusive Denver stop during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.
As part of the Stories That Connect Us Series sponsored by and , Joanna shared her writing journey, cultural heritage, and the importance of representation in children’s literature. Students and families also learned about the growing scale of book bans across the country and explored ways we can thoughtfully resist by continuing to read widely, share stories, and amplify diverse voices.
The visit also included a special piece of history: a signed copy of Governor Polis’ official Colorado proclamation recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month, generously presented to Logan by Shannon Milliken, Founder of P.L.A.Y. Education.
A heartfelt thank you to Boulder Bookstore and P.L.A.Y. Education for making this experience even more meaningful by providing every Logan student with a copy of a Joanna Ho book!
We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to celebrate storytelling, identity, and the power of books to connect us across cultures and experiences.
