BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK DRIVE 

Help us reach our goal of collecting 100 backpacks for local students! 

We’re asking our community to help us make sure students are ready to start the school year with the supplies they need. 

🎒 Our goal: 100 backpacks
📍 Drop off your backpack donations at Silk Road
🗓️ Donations accepted no later than August 7th
🎉 Event date: August 8th

Every backpack makes a difference. Let’s come together and help local students start the school year feeling prepared and supported! 

Donate a backpack.  Help us reach 100! 🙌

Register for an automatic email reminder here: https://kc.naaap.org/events/back-to-school-backpack-drive

Discover The Silk Road by NAAAP-KC

Explore Kansas City's destination for Asian American makers, artists, and entrepreneurs. Shop unique goods from local vendors, learn the stories behind each maker, and discover upcoming events and workshops.

Every purchase at The Silk Road directly supports NAAAP-KC's nonprofit programming, helping us provide professional development, mentorship, cultural events, and community initiatives that uplift the AAPI community.

Interested in getting involved? Whether you'd like to become a vendor, volunteer, host a pop-up or workshop, or plan your visit, you'll find everything you need on our website.

Visit: https://www.silkroadkc.com

Shop with purpose. Support local makers. Strengthen our community.

After a month of reading, it's time to come together and share our reflections on this moving and unforgettable memoir.

Whether certain chapters made you laugh, cry, or reflect on your own experiences, we'd love to hear your thoughts.

No presentations. No pressure. Just thoughtful conversations, meaningful connections, and a welcoming community of readers.

📍 Location: The Silk Road (201 Westport Rd).

Missed the kickoff event? No worries! You're still welcome to join our discussions. Simply bring your own copy of the book. Whether it's a physical book, eBook, or audiobook, and come share your thoughts with us.

📖 Book

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

📅 Discussion Schedule

• July 25 (Sat), 12:00–1:00 PM – Chapters 1–10
• August 29 (Sat), 12:00–1:00 PM – Chapters 11–20

Come connect with fellow readers, share what resonated with you, and hear different perspectives. Whether you've finished every chapter or are still catching up, you're welcome to join the conversation!

Register here: https://kc.naaap.org/events/book-club-crying-in-h-mart-discussion-chapters-110-1