New Land Southeast Asian Refugees Finding Home in Washington marks SE Asian refugee arrival in Washington
A new book titled “New Land: Southeast Asian Refugees Finding Home in Washington” celebrates the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugees arriving in Washington. Authors John C. Hughes and Edward Echtle Jr. document 15 stories of resilience from first-generation refugees and their descendants. The book highlights the contributions of Asian American communities, which comprise 10.5% of Washington's population.